Today's readings:

• First reading: Proverbs 30: 5-9
• Gospel: Luke 9: 1-6

The first reading from Proverbs is a prayer for simplicity and integrity. The writer asks for a life free from falsehood, pride, and greed, seeking only the necessities of life. This plea for balance and humility reminds us that both excess and deficiency can lead us away from God. The wisdom here is in relying on God alone for what we need, recognizing that He is our true source of sustenance and protection.

In the Gospel, Jesus sends the Twelve Apostles on a mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God, giving them power to heal and cast out demons. He instructs them to rely completely on God’s providence, carrying nothing extra for the journey. This reflects the call to radical trust in God’s provision and the focus on their mission rather than material concerns. They are to spread the Good News with simplicity and faith, modeling detachment and dependence on God.

These readings invite us to reflect on our own lives and how we might let go of unnecessary attachments or distractions that prevent us from trusting fully in God's care. As followers of Christ, we are called to live with humility, simplicity, and a mission to bring the Gospel to others.