A United States Army Brigadier General went with his wife to do the family food shopping in the commissary — something he hadn’t done in years. As the couple walked through the aisles, the general’s wife kept giving him instructions: “The cereal is in aisle number four…be sure to get the large-size crushed tomatoes… remember ‘low fat’ yogurt…put those chips back, too much salt.” On and on it went, until the general said to himself half-aloud: “Here am I, a United States Army Brigadier General, and I’m out taking grocery shopping orders from my wife.” Overhearing this, a man pushing a grocery cart filled to the brim, looked over at the general and said, “Don’t despair. With additional training, and after you get your next promotion, she might send you out on your own.”
Today’s Gospel Lesson tells the story of eleven Apostles’ last meeting with the Risen Christ, at which they received their final instructions, were promoted to the level of full discipleship,…
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