Wednesday within the 25th week Year C. Luke 9:1-6
"Take nothing for the journey" (Luke 9:3). One of the great masters of spirituality, St. John of the Cross, teaches on spiritual poverty and detachment from worldly possessions. St. John’s teaching is rooted in Jesus's instruction to the disciples for their missions. The true power of the soul resides in its capacity of detachment from unnecessary things. As he sent his disciples with the authority and the power to heal, he clearly tells us what our mission is all about. The kingdom of God is not about personal gain but service and liberation. Trusting in God’s providence is key to any good missionary. The Bible says: “Those trust in the Lord will never be put to shame. (Rom 10:11). We are sent today to bring Christ’s word to others, healing the sick, fighting against evil, breaking the chains of sin and corruption. This mission requires trust, faith, detachment and simplicity. Every Christian is a beacon of Hope for our world.
Fr. Georges sac