Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Lenten Reflections
Diocese of Newark


Thank you for joining us in prayer and reflection during this season of Lent. We will travel through daily scripture, reflection and prayer.  Additional people have been joining us each day. Please feel free to forward these reflections to others. We invite you to explore the other resources for the season found at the bottom of the page as we continue the journey together.
  

                                     Scripture 

 

He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. Then Jesus said to them, "Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house." And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. And he was amazed at their unbelief.

 

Then he went about among the villages teaching. He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. He said to them, "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them." So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

 

 Mark 6:1-13


Reflection
 

In the text Mark 6:1-13, Jesus is preaching in the synagogue when the people begin to question his wisdom and legitimacy. Astonished by their disbelief, Jesus sends out disciples to spread the Word of God.

No matter what one does in life there will always be a nay-sayer, pessimist, doubter, or non-believer. Sometimes we even doubt  ourselves and our faith in Jesus. We must learn that some things are out of our control. Good things can happen - by simply believing that good things can happen through Jesus.  

 

Prayer 
  

Lord - In times of doubt help us to remember that it is you,

through whom all good things come.

Keep our faith strong and our thoughts good.

May we live each day with a purpose and

know that you are always guiding us.  Amen. 

  


 

The Christian Formation Commission invites you to click these links and explore more resources:

 

 

 

           

              Journey to the Cross-Meditations geared for Youth & Young Adults

 

 Episcopal Relief and Development Resources for Lent

 

 Resources for Lent 2012 from Godspace

 

 More 2012 Lenten Resources from Godspace

 

 Praying Lent 2012 from Creighton University (A Jesuit Catholic University)

 

 Anglicans in World Mission-40 Days of Peace

 

 Tread Lightly for Lent-2012 Calendar from the Presbyterian Church and Environmental Ministries
 

 Count Your Blessings-Lenten Resources from Christian Aid

 

 Youth Ministry Ideas for Lent 2012-Free Ebook 

  

       Holy Week and Good Friday Resources from The Episcopal Church 

         

 Prayers and Liturgies for Lent from Faith & Worship

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