July 3, 2022
“At that time Jesus appointed seventy two others, whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, ‘the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few, so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.’”
Before He ascended into heaven Jesus sent the apostles with the great commission. During His ministry He sent 36 pairs to prepare His way. The entire church today is sent on mission, to evangelize, to bring the Lord to others and assist others to discover His presence among them.
In our parishes we are sent to invite, to bring back the lapsed and to energize our entire community with the grace and presence of Jesus. Why? Because the mission of Jesus remains and we are called to bring what is still far to completion to others.
by Rev. William J. Reilly