To speak the word of God with boldness

“‘And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and enable your servants to speak your word with all boldness, as you stretch forth your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.’” As they prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.” (ACTS 4: 29-31)

We are chosen by Our Lord to be apostles of His love. We are chosen not because we applied for this, are good at this or deserve this, but because Our Lord, in His unconditional love, enabled us, his servants, “to speak His word with all boldness.” We speak with boldness because we share with others His miracles, His wonders, His graces and His love for us. In order to do this, of course, God will prepare us—“they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.”

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.” (Gospel Acclamation)