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“I solemnly assure you, he who accepts anyone I send accepts Me, and in accepting Me accepts Him Who sent Me.”—John 13:20
The Father sent the Son to reveal His love for the world (Jn 3:16). In the same way, we are sent to reveal the Father’s love. The Father sent the Son to preach the good news of liberation and restoration to the poor (Lk 4:18). We likewise follow His example (see 1 Pt 2:21).
The Father sent Jesus to do good works and heal “all who were in the grip of the devil” (Acts 10:38). The Father sends us to do the works of Jesus “and greater far than these” (Jn 14:12). The Father sent the Son to die and rise; so we die to ourselves, take up our cross daily (Lk 9:23), and share in Jesus’ resurrection.
Christians don’t do their own thing or go their own way. They go only where they are sent by the Lord. They go to the highways and byways (see Lk 14:23) and “even to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Eventually, the Father sends them to their death and resurrection.
We at Presentation Ministries encourage you to attend Mass frequently, even daily if possible. The word “Mass” means “sent.” As you attend Mass, let the Lord send you as He sees fit.
Prayer: Father, “here I am...send me” anywhere (Is 6:8).
Promise: “The favors of the Lord I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim Your faithfulness.”—Ps 89:2
Praise: Pope St. Pius V published a new breviary and a new Missal. Reform of liturgical worship for the glory of God was always near to his heart.
Reference: (Set aside some time this summer to grow closer to the Lord. See www.presentationministries.com for our summer schedule of retreats.)
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