Homily for Sunday of the 15th week in Ordinary time year B July 14 2024
Homily for Sunday of the 15th week in Ordinary time year B July 14 2024 Amos: 7:12-15; Psalm 85; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:7-13 When embarking on a journey, people often strive to prepare for every possible scenario, leaving nothing to chance. Yet, they frequently return home having used only a fraction of what they brought, questioning the necessity of their extensive preparations. Conversely, some prefer to travel with only the essentials, confident that they can acquire any additional needs upon reaching their destination. In today's gospel reading, Jesus provides the twelve disciples with remarkably minimalist instructions for their journey. He advises them to take nothing except a staff for walking and sandals for their feet, emphasizing their reliance on God's provision and the hospitality of those they encounter. What relevance does this gospel reading hold for us today? We are all, in a sense, sent on a mission by the Lord, akin to Amos in the first reading and the tw