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Based on the Readings as Set
First Reading (2 Kings 5:1-14)
A captive Israeli girl informs her master Naaman, commander of Aram’s army, that there is a prophet back home who can cure his leprosy. He finds Elisha who tells him to wash in the Jordan to be healed. At first he refuses, but his servants convince him to try and he is healed.
Psalm (30)
Because the Lord healed him in the past, the Psalmist invites others to join him in praise and thanksgiving. When he had been confident in his prosperity, adversity had brought him low. But Yahweh heard his cry and turned his mourning into joy.
Second Reading (Galatians 6:[1-6], 7-16)
Paul directs the Galatians to restore sinners among them with humility, keeping in mind their own weaknesses. In this attitude they are to care for one another, doing what is right in the Spirit. They are to boast only in the Cross of Christ, who gathers all peoples into a new creation.
Gospel (Luke 10:1-11, 16-20)
Jesus sends out seventy disciples into all the towns he is going to as his representatives and as agents of the incoming kingdom of God. They rejoice in their power over the demonic forces of Satan, but Jesus tells them that just being accepted in heaven is more important than even this.
CONNECTION SUGGESTIONS
- There are varieties of healings but only one God
- All of us represent the Lord to others
- Using spiritual power with humility and care
- A little humility goes a long way
Based on the Alternative Readings
First Reading (Isaiah 66:10-14)
Isaiah looks forward to a time when Jerusalem becomes the nurturing mother of God’s people. The prosperity of the nations shall be hers while her people are comforted. Then Israel will be glad and flourish and it will be known that her great God is surely with them.
Psalm (66:1-9)
The Psalmist calls the whole earth to praise the God of Israel who rescued her through the Red Sea and across the Jordan river. His power is without limit and his shaken adversaries humbly bow low before him in acknowledgement.
Second Reading (Galatians 6:[1-6], 7-16)
Paul directs the Galatians to restore sinners among them with humility, keeping in mind their own weaknesses. In this attitude they are to care for one another, doing what is right in the Spirit. They are to boast only in the Cross of Christ, who gathers all peoples into a new creation.
Gospel (Luke 10:1-11, 16-20)
Jesus sends out seventy disciples into all the towns he is going to as his representatives and as agents of the incoming kingdom of God. They rejoice in their power over the demonic forces of Satan, but Jesus tells them that just being accepted in heaven is more important than even this.
CONNECTION SUGGESTIONS
- Our weaknesses and defeats offer opportunity for God’s power to be known
- Using spiritual power with humility and care
- A little humility goes a long way
- God is in the business of putting things right