Jesus Sends the Twelve: Commanded to Preach, Heal, and Exorcise
On the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Bishop Barron discusses Mark 6, where Jesus sends out the Twelve. He highlights the early Church’s lack of structure but focus on evangelism and exorcism.
Bishop Barron's "Earliest Moments in the Church" Video Sermon Review
On this Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Bishop Barron discusses in his Sunday Sermon video the Gospel from Mark’s sixth chapter, where Jesus sends out the Twelve on their mission. These early moments mark the beginning of the Church, often seen as its formative stage. Therefore, it’s crucial to heed the instructions Jesus gives them. He references Cardinal George, noting that in the early Church, there were no structures like we have today, but there were evangelists. His message is based on the following Mass readings: Reading 1 — Am 7:12-15, Psalm — Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14, Reading 2 — Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10, and the Gospel — Mk 6:7-13.
3 Main Points about St. Mark Ch. 6
Given Power and Authority to Exorcise
Jesus empowered the apostles to cast out demons and perform exorcisms, showing their spiritual authority and the importance of healing and cleansing in their mission.
Travel Light and Rely on Others
Jesus told the apostles to travel with only the basics—no food, no bag, and no money—teaching them to rely on God and the kindness of strangers for their needs.
Spread the Message and Heal
The apostles were sent out to preach about repentance. They also anointed and healed many sick people, showcasing the power and compassion of their mission.
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What do Catholic Bishops and Priests primarily have the authority to do?
Answer: “Spiritual Warfare”
Bishop Barron explains that Jesus shares his authority with Catholic bishops, empowering them to engage in spiritual warfare and continue the mission of exorcism and evangelization.
Shake the Dust Off Your Feet!
Jesus instructs the apostles to “shake the dust off your feet” as a symbolic act of judgment, separating themselves from those who reject their message, signifying they have fulfilled their duty, and encouraging them to move on.
Watch from 10:36 about what the apostles were supposed to do if they were not welcomed.
More Scripture Quotes featuring “Shake Off the Dust from your feet”
- Matthew 10:14: “And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town.”
- Mark 6:11: “And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”
- Luke 9:5: “And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”
- Acts 13:51: “But they shook off the dust from their feet against them and went to Iconium.”