Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’ If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Jesus knows that being his disciple isn’t easy. He is truly sending all of us among wolves. Every day of our lives is fraught with temptations, persecutions, and trials. However, we must not be disheartened by the opposition we encounter. We also must not depend upon worldly things or people. Instead we should depend upon God and trust that His Providential Plan will protect our souls in the midst of our mission to bring God’s message to all whom we meet. No matter where we go and who we met, we are being called upon to bring peace to others and help them to rest in the Lord’s grace.

Are we willing to go out into the world and face the wolves? Have we put our trust in God? Do we bear the peace of God wherever we go and to whomever we speak with?

O Lord, let us depend completely upon you and bear your peace wherever we go.

Amen.