Someone recently reminded me of the fact that missionaries - those who are sent to various places with a specific mission or task - are always persecuted. This was true in the time of Jesus, when he took such great pain and effort to convince the first disciples of the love that our God has for each of us, and today as we are called and sent to continue sharing the good news of God's love with people of our time.
Jesus warned his disciples that this task would not be easy: They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name (Lk 21:12), but he also reassured them that they would never be alone: I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking (Lk 21:15).
Many of our fellow disciples have suffered in this way; many of them still suffer. Let us remember and pray for all those who experience such persecution, and let us pray today for the grace we need so that we may always choose to follow Jesus and to find our joy in knowing him.
Have a great day.
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