Called for peace!

In our first reading today we read that Saul is once again looking for David because he has heard rumors that he intends to harm the king. However, David is able to kill Saul but does not do so because Saul is anointed by God. Instead, he turns the occasion into another reconciliation between them. Now Saul recognizes that David will be king and that sovereignty will be assured under David.

Today's Gospel shows us Jesus naming the Twelve who were to be his closest companions and commissioning them to preach in his name and heal others. As these twelve were commissioned, so are we, as their descendants, and we too are called to proclaim the kingdom of God in our lives through what we do and say in accordance with our baptismal promises to be disciples of the peace of the Lord.

Father Georges R. Bidzogo sac