Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer.
After making the crossing to the other side of the sea, Jesus and his disciples came to land at Gennesaret and tied up there. As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him. (Mark 6:53-56)
RECOGNIZING HIM: Jesus was becoming a celebrity throughout Israel. His public ministry was in full swing and many people heard about the many miracles he was performing.
At this point, people were more interested in what Jesus could do for them, and not so much in what He had to say. His teachings and the challenges he issued to his followers were secondary to the excitement of seeing what miracle Jesus would perform next.
We know later in His ministry, many of the followers fell away, uncomfortable with what was being asked of the them. They said, “This is very hard to understand. How can anyone accept it?”
Good questions for us to reflect upon are these: Do WE recognize Jesus? Are our hearts and minds open to receiving his teachings and living as we are called to live?
Or is Jesus just a celebrity passing through town or a curiosity to entertain us?
From the Deacon's Desk 
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