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Go out into the world and proclaim the good news to the whole of creation. (Mk.16:15)<\/h4>\n

In Mark\u2019s gospel, the last words of the Risen Jesus are found in the passage that refers to Jesus\u2019 post-resurrection appearance to the apostles. They are at the table, as we have often seen them together with Jesus even before his passion and death, but this time the small community bears the signs of failure. There are only eleven of them left, instead of the twelve that Jesus had wanted with him, and at the time of the crucifixion some of his followers have denied him and many have fled.<\/p>\n

In this last, decisive encounter, the Risen Lord reprimands them for having hearts closed to the words of those who had borne witness to his resurrection,[i]<\/a> but at the same time, he confirms that they were chosen by him. Despite their frailty, once again he entrusts them with the proclamation of the Gospel, the Good News which he makes incarnate through his life and with his words. After this solemn discourse, the Risen Lord returns to the Father, but at the same time \u201cremains\u201d with the disciples, confirming all they say with remarkable signs.<\/p>\n

Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The community sent by Jesus to continue his mission was, therefore, not a group of people who were perfect; instead, they were people called to \u201cbe\u201d with him, [ii]<\/a>\u00a0 to experience his presence and his patient and merciful love. Then, only by virtue of this experience, were they sent to \u201cproclaim to every creature\u201d that God is close to them.<\/p>\n

The success of the mission certainly does not depend on personal abilities but on the presence of the Risen Lord who entrusts himself to his disciples and to the community of believers, in which the Gospel grows to the extent that it is lived and proclaimed. [iii]<\/a> What we can do as Christians, therefore, is to proclaim God\u2019s love with our lives and words. \u00a0We can reach out to others with courage and generosity and offer to everyone, with sensitivity and respect, the treasures of the Risen Lord that open our hearts to hope.<\/p>\n

Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a question of always bearing witness to Jesus and never to ourselves; indeed, we are asked to \u201cdeny\u201d ourselves, to \u201cdiminish\u201d so that he might grow. We need to make space within ourselves for the power of his Spirit, who urges us towards fraternity: \u201c\u2026 I\u00a0 must follow the Holy Spirit who, every time I meet a brother or sister, makes me ready to \u2018make myself one with him or her, to serve them to perfection. It is the Spirit who gives me the strength to love them if in some way they are enemies and who enriches my heart with mercy to know how to forgive and to be able to understand their needs.\u00a0The Holy Spirit gives me the enthusiasm to communicate the most beautiful things in my soul when it is the right time to do so. \u2026\u00a0 Jesus\u2019 love is revealed and shared with others through my love. \u2026 With and through this love of God in our hearts we can go far, and share our own discovery with many other people \u2026 until the other person, deeply touched by the love of God in us, wants to \u201cbecome one\u201d with us, in a mutual exchange of help, of ideals, of projects,and of affection. Only then will we be able to share \u00a0the word of God, and it will be a gift, within the reciprocity of love.\u201d <\/em>[iv]<\/a><\/p>\n

Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTo every creature\u201d is a perspective that makes us aware of our belonging to the great mosaic of Creation.\u00a0 We are particularly sensitive nowadays and young people are often at the forefront of this new direction within humanity. In the style of the Gospel, they confirm with deeds what they announce with words.<\/p>\n

Robert, from New Zealand, shares his experience on the web: \u201cAn ongoing activity in our territory supports the restoration of the port of Porirua in the southern part of the Wellington region in New Zealand. This initiative has involved the local authorities, the Maori Catholic community, and the local tribe. Our aim is to support this tribe in their desire to lead the restoration of the harbour, ensure that the waters flow clean, and allow shellfish harvesting and routine fishing without fear of pollution. These initiatives have been successful and have created a real community spirit.\u00a0The challenge is to avoid this becoming just \u00a0a passing event and to maintain a long-term program that brings help, support and really makes a difference on the ground.\u201d [v]<\/a><\/p>\n

Letizia Magri<\/p>\n

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