In the Gospel passage, we hear  the words of the Lord Jesus speaking to the disciples, proclaiming His guidance and providence to all of them.  He reassured them that as long as they continue to proclaim His truth and Good News, while they might indeed encounter hardships and difficulties, challenges and tribulations, they shall be protected and guarded, and the Lord would always be by their side, suffering and enduring all those things with them.  He said that through the Holy Spirit, the Church and all the faithful servants of God will continue to be strengthened and empowered even through their greatest moments of hardships and their deepest trials.

They would be  guided and blessed though the Lord  so that they might indeed continue to live their lives worthily of Him, and to continue to proclaim His truth and Good News to all the people of all the nations.

Let us all therefore realise that we are all called to continue the good works that the Lord began with His Apostles.

There are indeed  many opportunities and chances presented to us in our world today, with its unique challenges and difficulties.  Sadly,  many are still lost to the Lord, having forgotten His love and truth, in their pursuit of worldly glory, ambition and pleasures.

It is  now up to us  to make good use of the blessings, talents and opportunities that God has given to us so that we may continue to be good role models and an inspiration for one another, at all times. Through our lives and examples,  may we be the shining beacons of God’s light and truth, proclaiming His Good News to all we meet. 

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