G O S P E L
All that Jesus did in His preaching, the Apostles continued to do as well. Now, after Jesus’ resurrection, He continues His ministry of healing and deliverance through the church, its sacraments, priests and lay people. Let us be open today to receive all that Jesus wishes to give us through the Eucharist and through His Word, the Sacred Scriptures.
ALLELUIA
R: Alleluia, alleluia
The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the Gospel.
R: Alleluia, alleluia
Matthew 10:7-15
7 Jesus said to his Apostles: “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ 8 Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. 9 Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; 10 no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick. The laborer deserves his keep. 11 Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it, and stay there until you leave. 12 As you enter a house, wish it peace. 13 If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; if not, let your peace return to you. 14 Whoever will not receive you or listen to your words — go outside that house or town and shake the dust from your feet. 15 Amen, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.”
Reflections
T h i n k : Since God is faithful to His word, we should never give up or lose hope.
