What ties us down?

Jesus sacrificed everything to go on mission in this world. Jesus sends the "twelve" on mission too. He explicitly tells them to travel light. Implicitly, He invites them to have faith in Providence. Walking in faith gives credence to their preaching. They should focus on their mission, their witness. He will provide for their needs. Excessive burdens-things, worries, resentments, etc.- will cripple their mission.

Amos is a humble man from humble origins. He is not burdened by possessions or status or pedigree. He is available for God and prophetic service.

We are prophets by virtue of our baptism. We must live out our mission-living Godly lives, serving God and others, and sharing our faith.

Like Jesus, Amos, & the twelve, do we travel light?
Are we available for God and service?

Lord, give us the grace to untie ourselves from everything that separates us from You and our mission.

Fr. Mike Ronayne