Life is such that when we are having a good and peaceful time, we take so much for granted.
We forget the great and little blessings that God grants and we are indifferent with ingratitude.
But when we face troubles and life begins to spin into a chaos, we cry out to God for help.
In the 1st reading, Ezra the priest, came to see how much his people had sinned, higher than their heads, and even piled up to heaven.
They have been punished severely, but now God looks upon them with favour.
God has cheered their eyes and given them respite in their slavery.
They were even granted permission to go back to their homeland and rebuild the Temple of God.
So, the people should be thankful and grateful and be always faithful to God.
Then they will receive blessings upon blessings.
In the gospel, Jesus sent His disciples to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom and to heal.
We continue this mission even though there are difficulties and dangers.
But God assures us of His blessings and protection.
May we not take God’s blessings and protection for granted, but always do what the Lord wants of us and to wherever and whoever He sends us to.