Then he went about among the villages teaching. He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
--Mark 6:6b-7
These "After Pentecost" days, at least in North America, are spent during the summer months. Activities scale back a bit. Families travel. A season of recreation is in the offing. The heat hits, and prayers ascend in thanksgiving for air-conditioning. There is a collective sense of slowing down.
We are not told the season was in when Jesus went about among the villages teaching; it's not that important. In season or out of season, our Lord was about His work of seeking and saving the lost. Today's reading tells of His enlistment of the twelve disciples in His mission. Off they go, two by tw, and they are given authority over the unclean spirits.
What has our Lord enlisted us to do? That's always a good question, and summertime is a great season to ask it.
PD
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