Teach and Act

Here is a teaching that is new’ they said ‘and with authority behind it: he gives orders even to unclean spirits and they obey him.
Mk.1:27

While teaching in a synagogue Jesus casts out a demon from a man. The people are amazed at this demonstration of Jesus' power and authority. 

Jesus doesn't just teach. He acts and his actions always involve healing. This was what made his teaching new. He wants his Church to do the same. Without action we are perceived as a place of "blah blah blah, yadder yadder yadder". The world has its glut of noise. It's starving for action, especially healing action. 

I can be an agent of healing action. Today. 

Jesus, I want to be your agent of healing action. Give me wisdom to perceive where it is needed and courage to act in your name. 
Saint Mark, please pray for me.