Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist

Then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.

Just as Jesus sent out his disciples and apostles, so he sends us into the world. He gives each of us gifts and talents we can use to spread the Good News to the ends of the world. Some of us are given vocations to know, love, and serve God in the priesthood or religious life. Others are called to proclaim the Gospels through our lay lives. No matter the tasks before us we should take comfort in the fact that Jesus is constantly working with us through the Holy Spirit. We are not alone on this journey or in our mission to love God and our neighbors. God is truly with us, giving us aid to overcome all our fears, doubts, and obstacles so we might do His Will more faithfully.

How are we preaching the Good News? What gifts and talents has God given us to use for His Glory? What are the things keeping us from following God's Will more perfectly?

O Lord, work with us to spread your Good News to all the world.

Amen.