Do you remember where you were 17 years ago today - when the first reports of what seemed to be a dream was unfolding in New York City, in Washington, DC and in rural Pennsylvania? We may not have recognized it at the time, but that was a new beginning for all of us. In so many ways, our world has changed since that day that we might find it difficult if not impossible to remember a time when the memory of 9-11 wasn't present in our minds.
A new beginning is described in today's gospel passage. Saint Luke tells us that Jesus withdrew to the mountain and spent the night in prayer. When day came, he called his disciples to himself and chose twelve of them whom he named Apostles (Lk 6:12-13). For those twelve, that moment was significant because they were changed. Once they were disciples - followers of Jesus who learned from him - but now they were Apostles - a word that translates as the ones who were sent.
Each one of us who has been baptized is a disciple of Jesus. Each day of our lives here on earth is another opportunity for us to remember that we are disciples - followers of Jesus who learn from him - but as the gift of faith is awakened in our hearts, we become increasingly aware of God's presence, and aware of the fact that we too are apostles, sent out to share the good news of our faith with others.
Have a great day.
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