Like Lambs Among Wolves

Note:  apologies are in order for the absence of yesterday's slice of bread due to a technical problem, now, obviously solved.

Luke 10: 1-9

Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two

10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. ² He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. ³ Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. ⁴ Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.

⁵ “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ ⁶ If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you. ⁷ Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

⁸ “When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is offered to you. ⁹ Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

Jesus clearly outlines the mission of the Seventy-Two, urging them to be aggressive, fearless and focused on what they are to do: proclaim the kingdom of God, not their own. It is a stark message that has worked for centuries and is much needed today when so many have lost their Faith and are fumbling blindly and unhappily, without purpose, or direction, or God in their lives.  Material wealth, power and prestige do not bring stability, happiness or lasting joy, as they tragically discover.  May we not follow in their footsteps, but like lambs among wolves live our faith and see to pass it on to them.

Bro. Rene 

 Loving God, we give thanks for the way you entrust your work to us and let us share in your mission of bringing about your Kingdom. You send us among wolves wielding nothing but peace. Bring peace to the troubled parts of our lives so that we can more and more depend on it and then begin to witness it to others. We ask that you continue to call more people to join us in your work. Amen. 

Drew Clary, C.S.C.