Set Off

So they set off to preach repentance; and they cast out many devils, and anointed many sick people with oil and cured them.

Mk.6:13

Jesus has just commissioned his twelve disciples for their first mission trip. The work of the Church has begun.

This first missionary outreach of the twelve is the first outreach of the New Testament Church. At this point the Church numbered twelve men, thirteen counting Jesus. The rest, as they say, is Church history. This is the work Jesus always intended the Church to do. Go out a preach the Good News, heal the sick, cast out demons. 

 Our parish is about to  prepare to host another Alpha Course. This is a blessed endeavor as it continues the work of the twelve. Exciting!

Jesus, bless and inspire our Alpha Course as we prepare to reach out to the un-churched. Prepare the hearts of those you want to touch through this ministry.
Saint Philip Neri, please pray for us.