REST FOR A WHILE

Saturday of the 4th Week in Ordinary time Year C Mark 6:30-39 “Rest a while in a quiet place” The apostles had their “reunion” after a successful mission tour. They reported to Jesus all they had done and taught. Jesus noticed that his apostles were weary, tired and exhausted so he invited them to a place of solitude to rest for a while. Our world is a crazy hectic place that is why our gospel for today is teaching us one important lesson-WE NEED TO REST. Call it a rest day, day-off, we need it!(But only if you’ve been working-out). Rest is a sweet sauce of labor and hardwork. If we don’t rest we won’t be able to take care of others. When we take time to replenish our spirit, it allows us to serve others from the overflow. Remember, we cannot serve from an empty vessel. Brethren, relax, rest, turn off your alarm clocks and unwind you need it but “REST FOR A WHILE”. The best way to rest is to spent it in prayer. Like the apostles tell Jesus the story of your success in your prayers. There is weariness in ministry but tiredness is not an excuse not to pray. Rest but don’t quit! Blessings Fr. Jhack