Happy Mission Sunday, Journey of Faith

Oct 25, 2021 · 4m 52s
Happy Mission Sunday, Journey of Faith
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Transforming the world may sound like a tall order for just one person. But imagine the good that can happen when each of us takes on the role of missioner...

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Transforming the world may sound like a tall order for just one person. But imagine the good that can happen when each of us takes on the role of missioner and proclaims the joy of our faith. That’s what we celebrate today on World Mission Sunday: the good we have accomplished… and the good yet to be.

Our calling in baptism is to go beyond our personal boundaries and engage with people and communities at all levels. Our gift of faith is precious. How can we not share it! The story of Bartemaeus in today’s Gospel is a good example of the power of faith—and the spirit of mission.

Jesus encountered Bartemaeus on the road home from Jericho. A blind man, anxious to be healed, Bartemaeus repeatedly called for Jesus, probably disturbing the crowd that had gathered to hear Jesus preach. But Our Lord acknowledged Bartemaeus and rewarded his faith by restoring his vision. For present-day missioners, the eyes of faith are a window to the soul. Like Bartemaeus, we believe because we have experienced God’s love in deep and intimate ways.

In proclaiming today World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis, too, is as overwhelmed as Bartemaeus, by the goodness of God. This is how he invites us to mission: “Dear brothers and sisters, when we experience the power of God’s love, when we recognize his presence as a Father in our personal and community life, we cannot help but proclaim and share what we have seen and heard.”

Friend, on World Mission Sunday, this is my personal take-away: Like Bartemaeus, never be afraid to raise your voice in search of Jesus or in proclaiming his mercy. Let the world know the depth of your faith. Be the missioner you were called to be. And celebrate with joy because one day your reward will be very great.
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Author Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
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