Go Proclaim

And as you go, proclaim...
Mt.10:7

Jesus is commissioning the twelve for their first mission trip. The mission's brief was brief. Go, proclaim.

Jesus initially instructed that the God News be proclaimed just to "the lost sheep of the House of Israel." However, later the Church was compelled by the Holy Spirit to tell the Good News to the pagans as well. The missionary field changed but the basic instruction didn't. Go, proclaim was and has always been the mission of the Church. 

So, how's my going and proclaiming? The final night of the Alpha Course sponsored by our parish is happening this week. What a great vehicle to "Go, proclaim!"  Time to pray in another one...

Jesus, thank you for the great privilege to go and proclaim. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.