“Let Us Move Forward Together…”:
Let Us Move Forward Together…
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
It gives me great joy to reflect with you today based on the Gospel passage.
From today's Gospel, we are invited to understand three important truths:
1. The Authority Given to the Disciples:
Jesus called the twelve disciples to Himself and gave them:
- Authority to drive out evil spirits, and
- Power to heal every disease and sickness.
This teaches us an important truth:
All of us who are called to serve the Lord have received authority and blessings from Him.
These gifts bring us respect and joy among the people.
We read in the Bible that the disciples rejoiced because they had the power to cast out demons. But Jesus reminded them,
“Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
So, instead of seeking worldly achievements, we must always approach God for the authority and blessings needed for the mission He gives us.
2. Clarity in the Mission: A Call to Know the Focus of Our Mission
Jesus sends His disciples with clear instructions:
- “Do not go among the Gentiles,
- Do not enter any city of the Samaritans,
- Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.”
This shows us the priority and direction we must follow:
We are first called to serve those around us —
Our homes, families, neighborhoods, and the communities we are part of should be our first mission field.
3. The Reason for This Call — as Given by Jesus:
The reason for this call, as stated in today’s Gospel, is:
“The Kingdom of Heaven is near.”
The Kingdom of Heaven is filled with joy, love, peace, and compassion.
It is our responsibility and duty to build this Kingdom in our society today.
We are all called to take part in this mission and strive to make this heavenly Kingdom visible here and now.
With a sense of duty, let us resolve in our hearts today to work together for God’s mission.
God will continue to bless us always.
With love,
Rev. Fr. J. Sahaya Raj
Diocese of Tiruchirappalli
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