From today’s Scripture: “He said to them, ‘Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.’”—Mk 16:15

This, of course, is the great missionary mandate, also known as the Great Commission: go out to the whole world and preach the Good News. It is the foundational directive for us as individuals and as a Church: How can I/we live the Gospel visibly and intentionally today?

Mission is inseparable from charity. Notice who is lonely, overwhelmed, or excluded. Offer practical help, time, encouragement, a meal, a ride. Stand with the vulnerable, even when it costs you comfort.

The Good News sounds believable when it looks like love.

Let us pray: Come, Holy Spirit, and shower upon me your love and grace that I, like the early disciples, might more boldly preach your name to all the nations.

Today’s author is Father Dan Dorsey, president of Glenmary Home Missioners.

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