"Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to all creation."

This "Good News" .

The Good News constitutes that through Jesus' death and resurrection,

humanity is offered salvation, forgiveness of sins, and a renewed relationship with God.

 

＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊    

Acts 4:13-21

They were astonished

At the boldness of Peter and John, considering that they were uneducated and untrained men.

They recognized, also, that they had been with Jesus, but,

as the man who had been cured stood beside them, they could make no reply.

 

So they ordered them to leave the council room while they consulted with one another.

They asked, "What shall we do with these men?

Everyone who lives in Jerusalem knows that a remarkable sign has been given through them,

and we cannot deny it. But to stop this from spreading any further among the people,

let us warn them never again to speak to anyone in the name of Jesus."

So they called them back and charged them not to speak, or teach at all, in the name of Jesus.

 

But Peter and John answered them, "Judge for yourselves,

whether it is right in God's eyes for us to obey you, rather than God.

We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard."

Then the council threatened them once more and let them go.

They could find no way of punishing them because of the people, who glorified God for what had happened.

 

Ps 118:1 & 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21

I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me.

 

＊＊＊ Gospel ＊＊＊      

Mark 16:9-15

After Jesus rose early on the first day of the week,

he appeared first to Mary of Magdala, from whom he had driven out seven demons.

She went and reported the news to his followers, who were now mourning and weeping.

But when they heard that he lived, and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

 

After this he showed himself in another form to two of them,

as they were walking into the country.

These men also went back and told the others, but they did not believe them.

Later Jesus showed himself to the Eleven while they were at table.

He reproached them for their unbelief, and hardness of heart,

in refusing to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.

Then he told them, "Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News to all creation.

 

Gospel Reflection ：

The Good News is for all creation.

Jesus commands his disciples to "Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to all creation."

This command challenges us to step beyond the boundaries of comfort and familiarity

to share the message of Christ's love, hope, and salvation with everyone.

This mission is not restricted to words but encompasses actions that reflect Christ's compassion and truth.

 

In today's modern society, this mission faces numerous challenges. Secularism,

social media distractions, and diverse cultural perspectives can make evangelization daunting.

We often encounter indifference or resistance when sharing our faith. Furthermore,

living the Gospel message authentically in a world

that typically prioritizes materialism and self-interest is an ongoing struggle.

 

Despite these obstacles, the mission remains essential. It calls for creativity,

courage, and perseverance from us. We can bridge divides and reveal the Gospel's transformative power

through acts of kindness, service, and genuine dialogue.

Each disciple is reminded that the Good News is for all creation –

an invitation to proclaim Christ's love in every corner of the world.