In the first reading this morning Paul reminds the Thessalonians (2 Thes; 3:6-10,16-18) about how he and the other disciples acted while visiting them. He is warning them to be cautious about trusting anyone who is in their land claiming to represent the early church. He tells them “In fact, when we were with you, we instructed you that
if anyone was unwilling to work, neither should that one eat.”
This thought is further expressed in the responsorial psalm (128: 1-2,4-5) “For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored.” Through these words I was reminded that I must work to earn all rewards.
The gospel comes from Mark (6: 17-29). It is the passion story of Saint John The Baptist. It is really a difficult story to read and understand. While reading it I realized humans have been making poor decisions for a very long time.
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