The announcement given by the angel Gabriel and received by Mary invites us to reflect on how we proclaim and hear the good news in our lives, especially as we await the coming of Jesus Christ…the best news of all!
As Mary encounters the angel, he tells her, “Do not be afraid!” Our knowledge that the Good News will at times challenge and test us gives us a chance to see God at work in some of the most difficult and painful moments of our lives.
On this Feast of St. Luke, we acknowledge our need to receive the message of the Evangelists so that we can be evangelists in the world – announcing to others the Good News of Jesus.
Jesus gives power and authority to the Twelve so that they can continue his earthly mission to drive out demons, heal the sick, and proclaim the Good News.
The Letter to the Colossians offers a succinct summary of our life in Jesus Christ, who frees us from our sins through his death. Our task? Remain firm in faith and embrace the hope of the Gospel!
In Capernaum, Jesus heals the sick, drives out demons, and tells the people that he must travel to the other towns, proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God.
On this Feast of St. Philip and St. James, we hear about the many people who gave personal witness to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There example inspires us to seek out ways that we can offer our own individual testimony of the Good News today.
Following the persecution of Stephen, the disciples travel and proclaim the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. More people are joining the Church, and new believers are taking the initiative to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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