Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season:  Fourteenth Week :  Thursday*

*Gospel : Mt 10:7-15*

*First Reading : Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5*

*Responsorial Psalm : 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21*

*Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.*

*1) Salvation and Forgiveness of Sins*

Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith... it is the gift of God—not the result of works.”

We did nothing to earn God’s forgiveness. It is a free gift through Jesus’ sacrifice.

*2) The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:38: “...and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

The Spirit is given freely to empower us for holy living and service.

*3) Love and Mercy*

Romans 5:8: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

God's love is undeserved and unconditional.

*4) Peace and Joy in Christ*

John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.”

Jesus offers peace not as the world gives, but as a spiritual gift.

*5) Gifts and Talents for Service*

1 Corinthians 12:4-7: Spiritual gifts are given for the common good, not personal glory

*WHAT TO GIVE FREELY*

*6)Proclaim the Gospel Freely

Matthew 28:19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...”

The good news of Jesus is not to be hoarded, but shared with love and humility.

*7) Extend Mercy and Forgiveness*

Matthew 6:12: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”

As God has forgiven us, we must forgive others—freely and from the heart.

*8) Serve with Compassion*

Galatians 5:13: “...through love serve one another.”

Christian service is not about gain, but about giving ourselves for the good of others.

*11) Offer Time, Help, and Encouragement*

Hebrews 10:24-25: “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works...”

Encouraging and supporting others is a generous and Christ-like act.

*12) Love as Christ Loved Us*

John 13:34: “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

Love is the highest expression of giving without expecting return.

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*