Here is part of today’s Gospel, again from St Mark: ‘And he went up on the mountain, and called to him those whom he desired; and they came to him. And he appointed twelve, to be with him, and to be sent out to preach …’

The phrase ‘to be with him, and to be sent out to preach’ is meant for all of us. We are called to be with Him in prayer and in all the daily activities of our lives; and also to bear witness, to ‘preach’ not only by our words, but also in our actions.

May you know that you are one of those whom the Lord has desired, to be close to Him in all things, and may He bless you this day.