The hectic pace of Mark’s gospel might have us believe that we are called to do and do and do. We find in our reading today that the needs are so great that Jesus finds the “whole city pressing at his door”. And yet Jesus found a way to escape the madding crowds so that he could find a quiet place to pray.
Without re-charging with our creator we are in danger of burnout. Jesus provides us with a way to both do and be as servants of the gospel.
Sermon 8th February, 2009 (pdf)