Radio Don Bosco - A prophet is despised only in his own country

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: Presented by Ranaivozanany Tina Jeannot; Category: Gospel; Also available:; Published: 05 February 2020

Wednesday, February 05, 2020 — Fourth week of Ordinary time — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 6, 1-6 — My sheep will listen to my voice, said the Lord; I do, I know them and they follow me.

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In different ways, Jesus reveals himself as God's envoy. First of all, through his teaching, and also through miracles, but surprisingly, it is in his native village that He is despised by his fellow citizens. Not only did they not believe, but they even took offence at Jesus, His word and His deeds

Wherever Jesus goes, "faith and miracles" are inseparable. Miracles are the signs of what He is sent to do, that is, to bring humanity back to God by freeing them from the shackles that keep them away from God. Miracles are also Jesus' answers to those who believe: "Your faith has saved you...". (Mk 5,34).

Let's pray God so that our heart may be docile and attentive in his word, perceived in our entourage.

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