October 18th is Mission Sunday. As followers of Jesus, we reflect on His command to his disciples “Go teach all Nations”.

“Reach Out” is the theme for this year.

The great John Henry Newman wrote:

“God has created me
He has not created me for nothing

I have my Mission
I may never know it in this life
But I shall be told in the next.

He has not created me for nothing
I shall do good.

I shall be an Angel of Peace

A preacher of truth in my own place
while not intending it, if I but keep His commandments.

Therefore, I trust Him wherever I am, for I cannot be thrown away.

If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him.
In worry, my worry may serve Him.

He may hide the future from me
Make my spirit sink
Take away my friends
Still He knows what He is about”.

All of us are called to be Missionaries - in our family, places of work and in our community.
Praise God for all who reach out and make the difference.