There was a movie a few years back starring Clint Eastwood and some Hmong immigrants that has parallels with our readings from Scripture this week. In the movie Gran Torino, Clint is a retired autoworker featuring all the standard stereotypes: he’s surly and disgusted with the kids of today, he is resentful of the decline of… Continue reading

For the readings, please see this link: 14th Sunday Ordinary Time Year C Readings PDF The story from the Gospel of Mark is one of commission. Jesus tells the 72 apostles (the Greek word means “one who is sent”) to go out among the communities and preach the good news. They are not to dilute their… Continue reading