” Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, proclaim this message: The kingdom of heaven has come near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.” Matthew 9:35 –10:6-8
In Matthew’s Gospel we hear how Jesus went to all the towns and villages proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of Heaven. While there he cured the sick and healed the lame. Then, we hear how he called upon his twelve disciples giving them the same authority. “Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”
We too are called to be His disciples, to proclaim the Good News. At Christmas we receive him into our hearts, at no cost to us. During Advent we can prepare our hearts by giving as we are called to give. Love the sick, the dying, the poor, the homeless. Cast out their demons as only love can.
Advent Prayer: Make me whole, Lord, that I may love all in your name.
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