"Jesus began to send them out two by two... He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick." We are called to bring the Good News of Jesus to those around us - our families, our friends, the people in our lives.

"To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good... All of us have been given to drink of the one Spirit." Although we cannot see the Holy Spirit, we can sense the Spirit working through us in this school year.

"Mary said to the servers, 'Do whatever he tells you.' " Jesus listened to his mother. So should we!

"He was not able to perform any mighty deeds there. He was amazed by their lack of faith." May our faith be strong and allow Jesus to touch and heal our world.

"Do not be afraid; just have faith." Jesus wants to bring us the healing that we need - if only we can turn to him in faith.

"Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?" We need to remember who is in the boat with us! Jesus has the power to calm our storms.

"The kingdom of God... is like a mustard seed. Once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants..." The growth of God's kingdom begins with the tiniest seed: a small act of love.

"This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many." The Eucharist is Jesus' promise of eternal life, a covenant with us that was ratified by his blood.

"You received a Spirit of adoption, through whom we cry, 'Abba, Father!' The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God . . . and joint heirs with Christ." Since we are created in God's image, every relationship of ours is an opportunity to reflect the divine love of the Most Holy Trinity.

"When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also will testify. . ." The Holy Spirit empowers us to proclaim to the world that Jesus Christ is Lord.