Lk 12:32 - 48

The readings this week focus on faith and trust. Jesus trusted his disciples to carry on his work when he had gone: curing the sick, forgiving sinners, performing miracles in his name and sharing the good news of Christ with the world. After the Holy Spirit came to the disciples at Pentecost, the disciples went out and began to share the good news of Christ with the communities around them. They did what Jesus had asked them to do and shared everything they had seen and heard with others. 

Who is trusted to do the work of Jesus today? Throughout the years there have been key figures that come to mind; Mother Teresa, Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Pope Francis. These are people who have done great things in our world and made a huge impact on lives across the globe. What about in our community, in our schools, in our homes? Each one of us can make an impact on the lives of the people around us. We are the disciples of Jesus and it is our job to share the good news. This is done in the way we treat people, the way we live our lives, the impact that we have on those around us and the world we live in.

Yesterday we celebrated the feast day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop and one of the quotes that Saint Mary is famous for is “never see a need without doing something about it.” What needs do you see in your world / community / work place? What can you do about it? Our actions, big or small, will make a difference.