GOD’S WORD

FEAST OF ST. LUKE, EVANGELIST Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 1st Reading: 2 Tim 4:10-17b Gospel: Lk 10:1-9

Jesus commissioned the 70 to continue the mission of proclaiming the Reign of God: They must go and serve as men guided by charity and peace. They must give their full attention to the proclamation of God‘s kingdom. They must travel light in order to concentrate on the task of speaking the word of God and heal those who are sick. They must do their work, not for what they can get out of it, but for what they can give freely to others, without expecting special privileges or reward.