For several weeks we have listened to readings that have recounted just how arduous the work of prophets and disciples can be. In today's Gospel, the Lord Jesus listens to the reports of those he had sent out "two by two" to minister to the people. After the apostles reported what they had done, Jesus, recognizing their fatigue, says, "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile" (Mark 6:31).

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Today's scriptures invite us to listen to two calls. The first is the call issued by the LORD to the prophet Amos, the "shepherd and a dresser of sycamores" (Amos 7:14). The second is the call the Lord Jesus issued to the Twelve, whom he sent out "two by two" (Mark 6:7). These faithful people responded to the call, prophesying and preaching to the people to whom they had been sent. Each of us received a call when we were baptized.

The second reading invites us to ponder that call as we are reminded that we are chosen in Christ and that, in love, God "destined us for adoption" (Ephesians 1:5). As adopted daughters and sons of God we are called to bring the presence of Christ into our marriages, families, schools, and places of work. Let us be inspired today to say yes to the call we hear once again through God's living word.

Dear Parishioners,

On behalf of our Parish community, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to MacGarret Becker for the excellent job he has done as our Campaign Manager for "Living Our Faith, Building Our Home." MacGarret's dedication and hard work successfully guided the Campaign leadership team and our parish community through these beginning months of our capital campaign, and helped us nearly reach our goal of $3.5 million in a very short time. As we thank MacGarret for his time with us, we look forward with excitement to when we will welcome him back for the dedication of our new Church building.

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