Today Jesus sends out the Twelve. He gives them minimal instructions, however, he does give them: "authority over unclean spirits." (Mk 6: 7) When we think of the mission of the Catholic Church today what do we think of? Do you need a doctorate in theology? Do you need more money? Do you need more scientific proof of the existence of God? No, of course not! We are called to get on with it. We have encountered Christ and been converted by him to see the world and, indeed, the Universe through the lens of the Gospel. As disciples, we continue to grow deepen and learn what it means to know Jesus and, in communion with the Holy Father in Rome and the bishops of the world, we work together to grow the Kingdom of God in our midst. Last of all, each of us has the mission. It is the same mission as that given to the Twelve. Thus, as missionary disciples, we have the courage to embark on our mission even when we are not sure that we have all of the resources or wherewithal to do so. What we do know is that we have been sent and that in baptism and confirmation we have authority over unclean spirits. The evidence of our mission will be the healing and reconciliation that result: "So the twelve went out and proclaimed that all should repent. they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them." (Mk 6: 12-13)
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