September 23, 2026
St. Pius of Pietrelcina
Traveling Light
He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey…Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there.”
Luke 9:3, 4

Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission, empowering them to teach, heal and drive out demons. Imagine their excitement! They get to extend Jesus’ mission in towns near and far. But then Jesus tells them to take nothing for the journey. Instead, they are to rely totally on God and the hospitality of the people they will meet along the way. (I don’t know about you, but I probably would have tried to sneak a tote bag past Jesus with a few provisions in it—just in case!)

Sometimes we get caught up in overplanning our lives, packing huge suitcases for every conceivable contingency. But Jesus calls us to travel light, thus leaving room for flexibility, spontaneity, surprise and for God’s Spirit to move and work in our lives.

Jesus, I am excited to be a part of your mission. Help me to rely less on my planning and more on you and the goodness of other people.

- Sr. Melannie Svoboda, S.N.D.

Proverbs 30:5-9 ✚ Psalm 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163 ✚ Luke 9:1-6
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Mike
September 23, 2026 at 11:35 AM

AMEN!

freeter
September 23, 2026 at 09:33 AM

Amen. :)

ADV
September 23, 2026 at 09:21 AM

AMEN!

CBR
September 23, 2026 at 08:49 AM

Some times when we leave on a trip I feel like I am forgetting something I don't know how I would be not taking anything it surely must have been scary for them but God was with them all even Judas Iscariot Amen Amen Amen

Salina (not in control)
September 23, 2026 at 08:25 AM

******* Do travel light as one depends on God totally…that doesn’t mean no planning…travel light is part of the planning ✝️ and do take “prayer” and “faith” with you whenever, wherever and whomever you go and declare the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Chrit! *** Mark 9:28-29, “Jesus went indoors. Then His disciples asked Him in private, “Why couldn’t we drive out the evil spirit?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” *** Matthew 17:19-20, “Then the disciples came to Jesus in private. They asked, “Why couldn’t we drive out the demon?” He replied, “Because your...
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Stormi
September 23, 2026 at 08:22 AM

Sr. Melannie thank you for those words of inspiration. I know they are very encouraging to me. Blessings to all the LFF, especially those with extra needs these days. Ken, Bill hope you are well. Scott the friend you met. Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all to guide us to a heavenly earth.

Sandy
September 23, 2026 at 07:49 AM

Ken- praying you are well. Missing you specially today on the feast of St. Padre Pio, who’s sayings you frequently relate to us!

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