Jesus’ Table of Grace: Calling Sinners to Freedom

Gratia Vobis Ministries, Inc.

St. Mark begins today’s Gospel by saying that “Jesus walked along the sea”. As he walked along, a crowd gathered around him. The evangelist’s mention of the crowd shows that Jesus’ presence embodied a message of love, hope and redemption that resonated deeply with common people, many of whom were burdened by life’s struggles. They…

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Being a Missionary Today: A Noble and Demanding Task!

Jesus sends his disciples on a mission and gives them instructions. These instructions may seem perplexing and contradictory. At first, Jesus tells them, “The worker deserves his wages,” and then he adds, “You have received freely, give freely.” But what have they received, and what should they give freely? The disciples have received a mission…

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The Anointed Messenger: Proclaiming Hope, Healing and Liberation

Our world needs prophets like Isaiah more than ever, who, through their words and actions, bring glad tidings, healing to the broken-hearted, and liberation to captives. Our world needs prophets who, like Isaiah, offer comfort to the grieving and announce freedom and liberation to captives and prisoners, drawing inspiration from the concept of the jubilee.…

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