First Reading Heb 13: 15-17.20-21
Brethren, let us, through Jesus, always offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to God, that is empty talk which glorify His name. In addition, do not neglect to do good and give help, because with such sacrifices God is pleased. Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep the salvation of your souls, as those who must give an account. With such an attitude we
they will perform their duties with joy and not with grief, for this would be no advantage for you.
By the blood of the eternal covenant, the God of peace, have revived the great Shepherd of the sheep, Jesus, our Lord. May God equip you with everything good for doing his will. And may he work in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ. To him be glory forever and ever! Amen.
Thus saith the Lord.
Psalm Ps 23: 1-3a.3b-4.5.6
The Lord is my shepherd, I will not lack.
* The Lord is my shepherd, I will not lack. He laid me on the green pastures. He guides me beside quiet waters,
and restores my soul.
* He guides me in the paths straight, for the sake of his holy name. Even walking in the dark valley, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. Stick your pasture, they comfort me.
* You provide the dish for me, in the presence of all mine enemies. You anoint my head with oil, my cup runneth over.
* Willingness and Thy mercy accompany me in my life. I will dwell in the house of the Lord of all time.
Introduction to Gospel of John 10:27
My sheep hear my voice, saith the Lord. I know them, and they follow me.
Gospel reading Mark 6: 30-34
At that time Jesus sends his disciples to proclaim the Gospel.
After performing the task they are back together with Jesus
and told him all they had done and taught.
Then Jesus said to them, "Come to a quiet place,
so that we are alone, and rest a while! "Indeed, so many people coming and going, so that they could not even eat. So they went away by themselves in a boat to an isolated place. But by the time they leave a lot of people see,
and they identify its purpose. By taking the road immediately came out of all cities to where it was and they even precede Jesus. When it landed, Jesus saw the number of people so much,
His then moved with compassion for them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd. Then he began to teach them many things.
Thus the Gospel of the Lord.
Devotional.
Those who study and work certainly has a recess. Students who go to school have the time off. Working adults have time off. Unfortunately there are people who work continued until the time the leave was "cashed" was supposed to be used leave time to rest so that the future can work bothered her leave time for any reason.
The disciples of Jesus returned from the mission. Jesus saw the jelly that they are tired, need relief: tired, need a break. They are ordinary people who are weak and fragile, it is filled in order to stay healthy and full of enthusiasm for the next project. Jesus reminded them of the importance of time off for the self and met with Father in Heaven. Rest time is necessary so that they are not visions, still have the motivation sublime. It turns out when they are at rest, the crowd came to ask service. Jesus then changed plans to rest and leave the comfort of leisure time to serve the people.
Rest time is the time people enjoy life as a human being, Rest This is not the time for idle and silent passive berleha careless but to sanctify the day to day of the Lord at the same time was a man because man freed from the burden of work and given the opportunity to enjoy life. Time off is not a time-pity and self-indulgence, but when silence dig the energy to stay alive and work, rest time should only be disturbed if the human responsibility to call, waiting services.
Item contemplation.
Compassion is a feeling that appears in someone's heart after seeing or hearing a sad events experienced by others. That feeling usually arise spontaneously, which led to sympathy with the person concerned. Mercy is a feeling that has a positive aspect because of mercy was raised in solidarity attitude that encourages a person to compassion and sharing with each other in any form.
On this day, Jesus and the writer to the Hebrews teaches and directs us to do good, by sharing and compassionate to others, especially to those who are having difficulty. Interesting to note that Jesus did not just direct us but also showed an attitude of solidarity with feeding 5000 people more who follow and listen to the teaching - His What did Jesus actually begins with a feeling of compassion for people who already began to starve it.
The attitude of compassion and sharing with others can be done with full sincerity, only when there is a sense of mercy in ourselves. Conversely, without compassion we will be hard to share and compassionate, although with eyes we watched their sufferings and difficulties. Therefore, as followers of Christ, let us not be stingy with others, but are driven by compassion, let us share with other people who are having trouble making our presence may be a blessing to others. sharing the wonderful, caring were sublime and compassion it is pleasing to God.
Prayer.
Yes God is benevolent, sadarkanlah Your people to understand the day of rest, Sunday to face you and serve our neighbors. Amen.
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