Proper 6A
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Jesus sends the disciples out into the world with nothing to wear or eat so that they would receive hospitality as much as they offer it.
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Jesus sends his disciples out to do the things he does, which, at this point is stuff that has been blowing their ever-loving minds.
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Jesus looks at all of the people and he sees a whole—all of the people together—who need help and people to help.
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This week’s gospel is too easily taken as a reflection on leadership, or the need for better leaders. That’s not it.
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When Jesus shows sympathy for the people who are “like sheep without a shepherd” do we ever think to ask why they are?
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This week’s gap between the lectionary readings seems like just a couple more healing stories. But we aren’t reading many.