Jesus sent these Twelve on mission, with the instructions: “Do not visit pagan territory and do not enter a Samaritan town.
Go, instead, to the lost sheep of the people of Israel. Go, and proclaim this message: The kingdom of heaven is near.
REFLECTION:
A movie on the life of Jesus depicts the calling of the apostles like a pageant or talent competition.
As if they emerged victors among contenders or the most qualified among aspirants. But if we put ourselves
inside of each of the twelve, we wonder if there was no fear, doubt, or a thought of refusing the call.
There certainly is a sense of privilege being called by God in whatever form of vocation we have.
However, we know that the calling is not an awarding but a forwarding. People in forwarding business are
dedicated to the delivery of ordered goods well and on time. The calling of the twelve is about delivering
the goods that God sends to His people—or simply, delivering God to people. A calling then is more of an order than
an acknowledgment of chosen ones. It entails action and vigilance rather than entitlement.
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