27 Sep 2023
The Mission of Jesus—Our Mission
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For 27 September 2023, Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest, based on Luke 9:1-6
Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. He said to them, ‘Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there, and leave from there. Wherever they do not welcome you, as you are leaving that town shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.’ They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere.
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
27 September 2023 @ 7:41 am
thank you J And prayers please for Presbyterian Assembly of NZ this week.in Aucklsnd.
27 September 2023 @ 10:09 am
So timely! Lovely reflection today, JA, thank you.
27 September 2023 @ 10:20 am
Thank you Judith Anne for your reflection today. Quite thought provoking to link it with our elections. The Jesus we love and follow is so all embracing – bringing all those who were on the edge through whatever ailment back into their own place of true belonging. Amen.
27 September 2023 @ 11:41 pm
I wonder how those seeking election in our country would receive your message. Power, prestige and pleasure appear to have taken the front seat with some in our Senate and Supreme Court.
28 September 2023 @ 2:58 am
DEAR JUDITH ANNE,
You have brought the Kingdom of God near to us by your preaching the Words and Actions of Jesus.
May we do the same in these days where it is most needed…for our death row prisoners, for women being trafficked, to our senators and government officials, to the poor and abandoned, to people who experience prejudice, for our children who need special help at this time.
Blessings on your continued preaching,
Brigid Cannon, OP