Thursday of the 14th
Week in Ordinary Time – Matthew 10:7-15
In today’s Gospel, Jesus continues his instruction to his
disciples. He tells them that they
should proclaim this message: “The
Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Jesus
empowers the disciples to cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers,
and drive out demons.
Jesus then instructs his disciples to travel lightly. They are not to take any money, extra
clothing, or sandals with them. Jesus
calls them to trust in the generosity of the people they will be serving. They are to trust and believe that what they
need will be provided for them. I wonder
if the disciples were amazed, surprised, or anxious when they heard Jesus’
instructions. After all, shouldn’t they
take something along for their journey, just in case?
If we are disciples of Jesus, today He also empowers us with
the ability to cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers and drive out
demons. Now take a moment and ask
yourself: How can I help someone who is
struggling? What can I do to share joy,
hope, and comfort with the individuals I encounter today?
Jesus gifts us abundantly each day and He calls us to share
the gifts and graces we receive with the people in our lives and in our world. Typically the gifts and graces we have to
share often seem insignificant to us: lending a helping hand, visiting with someone
who is lonely, or simply smiling at an individual you pass in the grocery
store. Be alert: today you may be presented with the perfect
opportunity to share your abundance. Be
generous with your smile, laughter, love, and attention! Truly: there are” no greater gifts”!
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