When Jesus sent out the twelve in the middle of his public ministry, his instructions were very clear. They were instructed to do all the good they can do, carry the good news of peace to people, with little dependence on their possessions, and with as little detachment to acceptance/recognition as possible.
This was like a trial period for the twelve. The good news that they carried was to be the closeness of the kingdom of God. The healings and the message of peace were signs of this good news.
When I carry in myself the good news of Christ, I will become a source of life to the dead, wholeness to the broken and a challenge to the evil spirit. When I become a sign of the closeness of kingdom of God to people, I will be a carrier of peace regardless of the welcome or gratitude I get.
Until then, Jesus continues to invite me to shed the gold and silver that I hold on to, the extra conveniences that I grow used to, and even the walking sticks that I consider essential for my ministry.
By David Peter csc - Readings: Gen 41:55-57, 42:5-7, 17-24; Mt 10:1-7 The liturgy of the word gives us a close comparison between Joseph in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament. Both Joseph and Jesus had similar mission of serving humanity. Joseph was entrusted with the mission…
Akhsi Wary csc - Readings: Gen 49: 2, 8-10; Mt 1: 1-17 As we are in the Advent season, waiting for the messiah who brings joy, peace, and love to everyone, the gospel reading of the day invites us to be the persons who give and share love and peace…
By Fr Francis Gondalves, SJ - Peter’s Pence Sunday Readings: Is 66:10-14c; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 “Whatever house you go into, let your first words be, ‘Peace to this house!’” (Lk) Three Scriptural Signposts: 1. In the first reading, Isaiah describes in poetic, symbolic language the prosperity and peace…
By David Peter csc - Readings: Gen 41:55-57, 42:5-7, 17-24; Mt 10:1-7 The liturgy of the word gives us a close comparison between Joseph in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament. Both Joseph and Jesus had similar mission of serving humanity. Joseph was entrusted with the mission…
Akhsi Wary csc - Readings: Gen 49: 2, 8-10; Mt 1: 1-17 As we are in the Advent season, waiting for the messiah who brings joy, peace, and love to everyone, the gospel reading of the day invites us to be the persons who give and share love and peace…
By Fr Francis Gondalves, SJ - Peter’s Pence Sunday Readings: Is 66:10-14c; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 “Whatever house you go into, let your first words be, ‘Peace to this house!’” (Lk) Three Scriptural Signposts: 1. In the first reading, Isaiah describes in poetic, symbolic language the prosperity and peace…
