Gospel Reading : Matthew 10:16-18
Jesus said to his Apostles: “Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves. But beware of men, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings for my sake as a witness before them and the pagans.”
Lord of perfect strength, give me strength, courage and wisdom as I live my faith in a world hostile to You.
May I respond with love and mercy in the face of harshness and misunderstanding.
Jesus, I trust in You.
Amen.
