“As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘the kingdom is close at hand”
Mt. 10 : 7
The Scriptures, and especially the Gospels, are a resource to help us live the life God has planned for each one, and to help build a world of love, justice, harmony and care of all that God has created. This is what we pray for in the Lord’s Prayer—the OUR FATHER—‘May your Kingdom come.’ Jesus instructed his disciples as they were setting out to preach and teach, care for the sick, help the dying and cleanse the lepers. Today, we can expand on this mission. For not only do we tend those in need of a cure from physical illness, but in our day there are so many who are in need of spiritual support. Those who suffer from the effects of lack of spiritual care are, like the lepers of Jesus’ time, ostracising themselves from the mission Jesus has given to all his creation.
Prayer
Lord, may your kingdom come. Help me to spread your love and concern for all creation through my daily prayer, my listening to your voice and putting aside my own desires for a comfortable life, neglecting the work you have given me to do as a follower of yours.