St. Mark describes the apostles as self-absorbed, ambitious, seeking benefits, rivaling. To break that cycle of focus on little old me Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out. He wanted them to understand that sharing in his mission is about what others are going through, not what I am going through. The students who live with me are sent out on “the missions” so they will not obsess about their personal formation but see the needs of others. That lesson is one we all need to take to heart. How easy it is to notice what I am going through, my troubles and woes. Jesus sends us to to care for others as the way to put things in the proper perspective.
