The Memorial of St Paul Miki and Companimons

The Memorial of St Paul Miki and Companimons

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK

1 Kgs 2:1-4.10-12, Mk 6:7-13. Parents are often time enthusiastic to leave a legacy behind. The idea of leaving legacy drives people to work so hard for success, to make a mark in society, hoping for some monument to their memory after they die. In today's first reading, David’s deathbed advice to Solomon illustrates how conscientious parents hope to leave a moral legacy to their children. The old king knows that he is about to die and urges his successor to live a noble life: “walking in the ways of the Lord your God.” Here David affirms the law of Moses as the code of morality for Israel. He ends his advice with the recurring motivation: “so that you may prosper in all that you do.” The legacy of Jesus has more to do with sharing the Good News of God’s love and mercy.

In today's Gospel, Jesus sent His disciples two by two to spread His vision. What He has share with them must be shared with others. The task is so urgent that they should not even care about luggage or money. He sends them out to do what He did, to preach the Gospel and heal the sick. From David to his Son, Solomon; from Jesus to His disciples; there is a continuation of the act of missioning. It is now our turn. We are being missioned into the world and we are asked to take nothing with us except our faith and trust in God, this will be our walking stick; courage, our sandals. We are to journey as we are and not cloaked with a second tunic of self-doubt and fear. We are to travel light as we go forward in service. We are to be His eyes, ears, hands and voice. St Paul Miki whose memorial we celebrate saw the church as the body of Christ in the world. He was very clear that every member of Christ’s body had a vital role to play. The Church can only be fully alive when everyone plays the role they are called to play in passing on the legacy of Jesus. There are no second class citizens in the Church. Each is a vital member, with a mission in the world.

May the Lord be the comfort of all who suffer for their belief and sustain us in our resolve to do the will of God! Amen!! Good morning, it is well with you!!!

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