He chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles: Jesus Chose us and we are Called Christian

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 29th Week : Saturday*

*Feast of Saints, Simon and Jude, Apostles*

*Gospel : Lk 6:12-16*

*First Reading : Eph 2:19-22*

*He chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles: Jesus Chose us and we are Called Christian*

*1) Who is an Apostle?*

Jesus Chose 12 from among His disciples and called them as Apostles 

The Greek word apóstolos means "one who is sent out," giving it a proper connection with the word apostle. 

The word’s original English meaning of "messenger" referred to the followers of Jesus. 

The modern meaning can be more secular, with the word appropriately being applied to any leader breaking new ground or supporting an important new idea

*2) Apostle is the one Who is sent out*

He is sent out to carry Jesus everywhere

He is sent out to spread the message of Jesus 

He is sent out to represent Jesus wherever he goes 

He is sent out to build the Kingdom of God 

He is sent out to spread  the message love and forgiveness 

He is sent out for the mission of Jesus 

*3) Jesus Chose us and we are called Christians*

A person who follows Jesus and accepts his teachings and values is called Christian 

Like apostles we are called and sent out for a particular purpose 

So what is our mission? What should be communicated to others when some one hears about Christian? 

*4) The Role of a Christian*

Christian always Has *Christ* in its very name. There is no Christian with out Christ 

*Christians means Forgiveness* : We are sent out by the Lord to show the power of forgiveness to the world 

*Christians means service* : We are sent out into the World, to show the miraculous power of service, which transforms the person 

*Christians means Humility* We are sent out to show the ability of Humility in every situation

*Christians means Sacrifice* This is the best definition of Christians. We are sent out to show that nothing can beat sacrifice in ones life 

*Christianns means Love* We are sent out to show Who God is. God is love and wherever there is Love there is God 

*Christians means Generosity* We are sent out to Show that generosity is the aspect, which makes us great in the sight of God and others 

*5) What is my Mission?*

I am chosen and sent out by the Lord, for His mission 

The very fact that I bear the name Christian, I must carry Christ in my life and in the works that I do 

Any work that I do, which takes away Christ, then I am no longer a Christian

As a Christian how do I carry Christ in my life to give to others? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*