For I am with you

“Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent, for I am with you. No one will attack and harm you, for I have many people in this city.” (ACTS 18: 9-10)

Our Lord takes care of His apostles—“do not be afraid” and of us—“for I have many people in this city.” They need to know the Good News, so Paul was told to—“go on speaking, and do not be silent,” and assured—“no one will attack and harm you.” It is good to remember this whenever we go out as apostles of the Good News. He is always before us with His protection, grace and care.

“Christ had to suffer and to rise from the dead, and so enter into his glory.” (Gospel Acclamation)