CHOOSING OUR JOURNEYS
There comes a time when we have to take responsibilities for our lives. Till the time we reach adulthood our parents take care of us but after reaching a certain age we have to stand on our own feet. This is what Jesus also does with his disciples. He has chosen them and they have been with him for a considerable amount of time getting trained for the work they have to do. We know that the work of the disciples is to continue the mission of Jesus. Jesus feels the time is ripe and he sends the disciples on a mission. He instructs them on what to take for their journey and what to avoid. They have to go with total trust in God who will take care of their needs. Going with practically nothing and almost empty handed, the disciples are hugely successful. They preached that people should repent, and they were able to cast out demons and heal many. In the First Reading Amaziah, the false prophet, does not want Amos to prophesy in the Northern Kingdom, but Amos confronts him. Amos is aware that he is chosen by God and so cannot be intimidated. In the Second Reading Paul tells the Ephesians that God has chosen them before the foundation of the world.
Liturgical materials for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Tamil Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/ZQ_1q_oaJeU
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