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Written by Ricardo Chinchilla, a contemporary priest.

Jesus invited the disciples to come and rest a while after their joyful return from the two-by-two mission of crucial conversion. The Twelve met so many people; they did it with the art learned from Jesus: the blessing of providing close support while healing the struggles of life…We live today in a culture where income must grow, and productivity must always increase. This has convinced us that commitments give value to life. Jesus teaches us that life is valuable regardless of our obligations … Instead of prioritizing his agenda, Jesus turned himself to the people. Why? Two words: he feels compassion. Compassion is a beautiful, infinite charge that indicates a bite, a cramp, or a spasm within. Jesus’ first reaction: he feels pain for the world’s pain. Jesus turned to teach many things. He lit the way with a handful of light thrown into one’s heart. This was a profound teaching to the Twelve: learn to look with heart and tenderness. Then, words will be born; when you learn compassion, the world is grafted into your soul, and we become one river.

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. [1 Peter 3:8] 

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