Carmelite homily for Saturday, February 8, 2020 – Lectionary 328 (Mark 6:30-34)
In the Gospel passage we have for today Jesus takes the disciples and crosses the lake to a deserted spot so they can get some rest. But the crowds follow and that’s that. But the invitation is to not to forgo rest, but to find the deserted spots, to relax, and refresh and rejuvenate – and to pray. Saint Teresa of Avila says, “Prayer means taking time frequently to be alone with him we know loves us.” That’s the invitation of today’s Gospel passage.