Theme: “Go and invite Everyone to the Banquet” (Mat.22:9)

The history of humanity and the development of Society revolves around the ministry of service. Everyone you meet and everywhere you go, you will always find this notice ” Our business is to Serve you”. We see this advertisement from the street boy selling bread and top-up, to the hotels, banks, supermarkets and even in the house of parliament. Government workers are called public servants, the armed forces provide military service and politicians aspire for leadership positions in order to serve the people.

Indeed, the apostolate of service keeps the human society alive and gives it order.

The business of the Church is also to serve humanity and prepare them for Eternity through the proclamation of the Gospel.

This is the task the Church wishes to re – enkindle as we celebrate today the World mission Sunday. This pastoral feast was instituted by Pope Pius Xi in 1926. The celebration focuses on promoting works of Evangelization, praying for missionaries and making Donations to support the missionary initiatives of the Church.

Every Christian is called to be a missionary by virtue of our baptism. And so we are all called to participate in this ministry of Gospel Service, by witnessing to the Gospel through our lives, praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and donations to support missionaries.

Summary of Homily for World Mission Sunday (Year B)

Theme: “Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet” (Matt 22:9)

Main Points:

1. The Catholic Church celebrates World Mission Sunday to recommit to missionary activity and evangelization.
2. All baptized Christians are called to evangelize, regardless of their profession or circumstances.
3. Prayer is essential for effective evangelization, as God desires everyone’s salvation.
4. Jesus commissions every Christian to spread the Gospel, just as He commissioned the Apostles.
5. Evangelization involves living the Gospel, serving others, sacrificing, and contributing to support the mission.

Key Takeaways:

1. Every Christian is a missionary by virtue of baptism.
2. Evangelization is a shared responsibility.
3. Prayer and sacrifice are crucial for successful missionary work.
4. Christians must preach the Gospel through words and actions.
5. Supporting the mission through donations helps those in need.

Action Steps:

1. Pray for missionaries and the success of evangelization efforts.
2. Share the Gospel with someone new this week.
3. Support the Church’s missionary activities through donations.
4. Reflect on your baptismal call to evangelize.
5. Live the Gospel through service and sacrifice.

Prayer:

“May the Holy Spirit set ablaze in our hearts the fire of His love, so that we can be passionate and zealous in bringing to everyone the Good News of the kingdom of God.”

Amen