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SUMMARY:Family Communion
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DESCRIPTION:Family Communion for the Second Sunday after Trinity: celebran
 t the Revd Tola Badejo.\n\nFirst reading: 2 Kings 5. 1–14\nGospel: Luke 
 10. 1–11\, 16–20\n\nThe Old Testament reading today is one of the most
  human and compelling stories in the bible. Naaman\, the Aramean general\,
  is an enemy of Israel but he seems to be a likeable character\; his wife'
 s captive Israelite slave girl is concerned for his welfare\, and later in
  the story his servants risk his anger to tell him he is making a stupid m
 istake\, something that implies respect and affection rather than the oppo
 site. In the end he is not only healed of his leprosy but also converted t
 o belief in the Israelite God.  This faith\, however\, is a consequence of
  his healing: the faith that brought about his healing is not his own\, bu
 t that of of the servant girl and Elisha the prophet.  \n\nThe story of Na
 aman shows that God offers salvation to all\, not just to those of a parti
 cular nation\, culture or class. The Gospel describes the early disciples'
  mission within their own community\, spreading the message of Christ's sa
 lvation beyond their immediate circle\; this is perhaps less dramatic than
  the conversion of an enemy general\, but Jesus leaves no doubt that their
  task will have challenges as well as rewards.
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