When Jesus named the Twelve as his chosen group, little did they understand what that mission would entail. They simply followed at first, but later, he sent them out on their own to teach, preach and heal. They found out they could do both but probably learned a lot about themselves...dealing with impatience, fatigue, self-doubt, failure, and perhaps even rejection. Missioning is not all Hollywood success. It is hard and humbling. One's weaknesses surface and cause consternation.
All Marists are called to such a mission, some directly in the classroom, some overseas in different lands and cultures, some as head of families or workers in the market place. The classroom is a mission, and for some, today is when that mission begins. May we pray for one another and for those put in our care, but above all, remember that as Jesus prayed before choosing his Twelve, he has prayed over today's "missionaries", teachers, and support staff, and remains with us as we go about our mission.
Bro. Rene
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