Our Mission

 

Luke 9: 1-6 

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve

9 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, ² and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. ³ He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt. ⁴ Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town. ⁵ If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” ⁶ So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.

What a wonderful mission, so clear and to the point: drive out demons, cue diseases, proclaim the kingdom of God and heal the sick. Today we celebrate the Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul, who took this passage literally and put it into practice. The Vincentian Fathers and the Daughters of St. Paul continue this work today, and serve as an inspiration for us to live it out as best we can. How can I put this mission into practice in my own circumstances?

Bro. Rene

Dear God, you sent out the Twelve with a clear mission. Show me how I can carry it out here and now. Amen.