Jesus not only sent out the Twelve he also sent out the seventy. This tells us that the clergy are not the only ones to go forth as missionary disciples. This mission pertains to all the baptized. He also sent them out in pairs. This tells us that evangelization takes teamwork and mutual support. Jesus told the disciples to: "ask the Lord of the harvest." (Lk 10: 2) Evangelization requires that we pray for guidance and for workers to respond to the needs of the apostolate. The disciples are to travel light and be satisfied with what is set before them. They are also not to be defeated by negativity and failure since they are confident of the victory that will be achieved by their Master. What is interesting for us today is that the seventy returned with joy. Have you felt that joy? Do you know what it is like to see lives transformed through lives touched by the Gospel? Let us take on board the message of the Gospel for today so as to motivate ourselves to serve more diligently and zealously as heralds of the Good News in our families and communities. May all of us hear the words: "Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." (Lk 10: 20)
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