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Leaving Nazareth, Jesus goes around the towns and villages of Galilee to proclaim the reign of God. He then summons the Twelve disciples and sends them out two by two.
In being sent, the disciples become “apostles” (from Greek apostelein = to send). They take nothing for the journey except a “walking stick” (Greek rabdon, “staff”).
This staff serves as weapon and protection, like the shepherd’s staff.
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