‘Go now to those to whom I send you.’

When we say the Confiteor, the words ‘what I have failed to do’ seem to ring in my ears as if in capital letters and bold type. Jeremiah was afraid, but God told him not to be afraid—to go—and I am called to do the same as a true follower of Jesus.

The people I am sent to are the ones God sends into my life; my family, siblings, friends, acquaintances, co-workers. To build and to plant I need to listen first to their stories and, if asked, to offer suggestions rising from my prayer and experiences.

The soil of my life can only grow a decent harvest if I pay attention to it by spending time with the Lord—then I may be able to go out and embrace fully and equally the people in my life.

First:	Jeremiah 1:1,4-10
Resp:	Psalm 71:1-6,15,17
Gospel:	Matthew 13:1-9