"What you have received as a gift, give as a gift!"
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us a profound lesson for life:
“You have received without cost; give without cost.”
In a world that often focuses on divisions of caste, religion, race, and language, today’s Word of God calls us to be people who share the love, mercy, and forgiveness that God has given us — and to share the blessings we have received with others.
Based on today’s readings, we are invited to reflect on four important points:
1. We are all called to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven
When Jesus sends out His disciples, He instructs them to declare:
“The Kingdom of Heaven has come near.”
This same call is given to us today. Wherever we go and whomever we meet, our words and actions must reflect the values of God's Kingdom. Through our daily lives, we are called to be proclaimers of this Good News.
2. Freely we have received, freely we must give
Everything we have is a gift from God:
- Our physical health,
- Our emotional well-being,
- Our intelligence,
- Our access to food and shelter,
- Our family and social relationships,
- Most importantly, our faith and compassion —
All these are gifts given to us freely.
But these gifts are not just for us; they are meant to be shared with others. A heart that is willing to share — this is what God expects from us today.
3. Our mission must be rooted in faith, not material things
Jesus tells His disciples:
“Do not take gold or silver, or extra clothing with you.”
Through this, He teaches us that our mission should not be centered on wealth or material security, but on unshakable trust in God. We are called to build our ministry on faith.
4. Share what truly matters
Dear brothers and sisters,
We have received countless blessings from Jesus. Today, He looks at us and says:
“You have received without cost; give without cost.”
This is not just about money or possessions. Instead, He is calling us to share:
- Our time,
- Our attention,
- Our inner peace,
- Our kind and compassionate words.
Only then will our lives truly follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Let us ask God today for the strength to live this message, and He will surely bless us.
With love and prayers,
Fr. J. Sahaya Raj
Diocese of Tiruchirapalli
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