Going forth and preach the
Good News is a command Jesus has given to each and every one of us. This command is not to be taken lightly, as it is one of
great urgency and importance. Today's Gospel reminds us of this great
urgency and importance: "Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send
them out in pairs giving them authority over the unclean spirits. And he
instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a staff – no
bread, no haversack, no coppers for their purses. They were to wear
sandals but, he added, ‘Do not take a spare tunic.'"
Since we are called to go forth and preach the Good News, we should not allow ourselves to become distracted with all sorts of needs and wants, and
lose our focus and concentration in our duty. Instead, we should depend on God's
providence, so that we can be effective in bringing Jesus' message to
others. Are we willing to trust in God's care and providence, and be faithful in our duty in preaching the Good News?
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