First reading: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19
Gospel: Mt 10:1-7
The disciples of Christ:
1. They are Called.
2. They are given Authority.
3. They are Named.
4. They are Instructed.
5. They are Sent.
The disciples of Christ also teaches us the virtue of SIMPLICITY. When the list of their names was presented they are merely called only by one name: Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Thaddeus, Simon. Just for the purpose of differentiation where they called as "the Son of ..." and the like. Also, it was only the traitor who had two names: Judas Iscariot.
The Gospel today also gives emphasis to FAMILIES SERVING GOD.
The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John [Matthew 10:2 (NAB)]God wants us to be families; to serve Him with our families, and as families. To strengthen our relationships: to create bonds of Brotherhood and Sisterhood.
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Saint Maria Gorretti, virgin and martyr, Pray for us!
Visit the website created for her.
*Clicking "Saint" would lead you to the "Saints we celebrate on the 6th of July" at www.saints.sqpn.com.
*Clicking "Maria Gorretti" would lead you to the page of "Saint Maria Gorretti" at www.saints.sqpn.com.
GOD Bless--
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