"Gahom sa pagtabog sang tanan nga mga yawa kag mga balatian"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Lucas 9:1-6)

Miyerkules (Setyembre 25)

Gintawag ni Jesus sing tingob ang iya dose ka mga apostoles kag ginhatagan sila sing gahom kag awtoridad sa pagtabog sang tanan nga mga yawa kag sa pag-ayo sang mga balatian.

Dason iya sila ginpadala sa pagwali sang Ginharian sang Dios kag sa pag-ayo sang mga masakiton.

Nagsiling sia sa ila, “Indi kamo magdala sing bisan ano sa inyo pagpanglakaton: bisan sungkod, puyo, tinapay, kuwarta ukon isa ka ilislan nga bayu.

Kon diin kamo nga balay ginabaton, dira lang kamo dayon tubtob maghalin kamo sa sina nga banwa.

Kon ang mga tawo indi magbaton sa inyo, bayai ninyo ina nga banwa kag taktaka ang yab-ok sa inyo mga tiil subong pagpaandam sa ila.” 

Ang mga gintuton-an naglakat kag nagkadto sa tanan nga kabaryuhanan sa pagwali sang Maayong Balita kag sa pag-ayo sang mga tawo sa tanan nga duog.

Prayers:

"Lord Jesus, make me a channel of your grace and healing love that others may find life and freedom in you. Free me from all other attachments that I may joyfully pursue the things of heaven. May I witness to others the joy of the gospel both in word and deed."

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

What kind of power and authority does God want you to exercise in your personal life and in your service of others? God's word has power to change and transform our lives. Jesus gave his apostles both power and authority to speak and to act in his name – to cast out evil spirits, to heal, and to speak the word of God. When Jesus spoke of power and authority he did something unheard of. He wedded power and authority with love and humility. The world and the sinful flesh seek power for selfish gain. Jesus teaches us to use it for the good of our neighbor.

Why does Jesus tell the apostles to travel light with little or no provision? Poverty of spirit frees us from greed and preoccupation with possessions and makes ample room for God's provision. The Lord wants his disciples to be dependent on him and not on themselves. He wills to work in and through each of us for his glory. Are you ready to handle the power and authority which God wishes you to exercise on his behalf? The Lord entrusts us with his gifts and talents. Are you eager to place yourself at his service, to do whatever he bids you, and to witness his truth and saving power to whomever he sends you?