Isaiah 66:10-14C
Galatians 6:14-18
Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Discipleship

Apologies for the delay with this posting.

A key theme of today’s Gospel is discipleship—its challenges, its difficulties, and its rewards. By reason of our baptism we are called to be disciples who share in the mission of Jesus This is a difficult call, but we are called to do it. We need to get involved because our faith must be part of who we are and what we stand for.  

We live in world today that is rife with division, prejudice, racism and all other kinds of sinful unkindness, but we are called to be compassionate, kind and loving. We are to be disciples, the very voice and hands of Jesus at all times. This includes our own homes, places of employment, places where we shop or are entertained, and all other places and circumstances where we find ourselves. It can be as simple as a kind word to the check-out girl, helping someone carry a package, opening a door for someone, a smile freely given, welcoming a new neighbor, challenging negative comments or actions.

Imagine what our country would be like if all followers of Christ did these actions on a daily basis. We could change our world!

The words of the Gospel Acclamation make the message of discipleship very clear. “Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” If we live in such a way that Christ’s peace is deep within us and the words of Christ are the guidelines by which we live, we can make a difference. We can be the true, committed disciples sent out to change our world just as the seventy-two did in their time and place.

What prevents you from being the words and hands of Jesus in your daily life?

What is one positive way you can be Jesus for others?