CATHOLIC MASS READINGS: Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, Thursday 10.4.18 – USCCB/NABRE

“Jesus appointed seventy-two other Disciples whom He sent ahead of Him in pairs to every town and place He intended to visit. He said … ‘The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the Master of the Harvest to send out laborers for His Harvest. … I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals;
and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’ If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him …. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, “The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.” …'”