Jesus summons the Twelve to join him in as co-bearers of the Gospel. He sends them forth to preach the Good News and grants them the authority to drive out demons. They are made missionaries of Christ’s message of love. He does not call perfect people to serve him, but rather sinners like Peter (who denies him) and Judas (who betrays him). We too are imperfect followers of Christ, but we must not let our sins keep us from fulfilling our mission to know, love, and serve God and his children. We should preach the Gospel through our words and works, and although we might not drive out demons we can however cast out those things which keep us from being good and faithful servants.
How do our actions proclaim the Good News? What are the sins we commit that deny or betray our mission of love? When we do fail, how can we let God pick us off the ground and get us back on track?
O Lord, we have been summoned to serve you and your children. Grant us the grace to come follow you.
Amen.
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