Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Boniface, and eighth century hero who was born in Crediton (Devon) England and who eventually played an important role in the mission to share the gospel with people who lived in various parts of the Frankish empire (the largest post-Roman barbarian kingdom in Western Europe).
Jesus call to continue the mission has also been passed down to us. Like Boniface and like so many others who have continued the work of spreading the gospel, we too have been entrusted with the opportunity to realize that Jesus' prayer - offered in the gospel today - is not only about him and about his disciples, but equally about us. He protects us ... in the name of our Father ... and guards us so that none of us is lost (cf Jn 17:12).
It is a great source of comfort for us to know that as we face the daily struggle of trying to face the world - which can so often be filled with more than its fair share of struggles - we can always count on the enduring presence of Jesus who protects and guards us.
Have a great day.
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