＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊   

Proverbs 30:5-9

Every word of God is true, he is a shield in whom man can find refuge. Add nothing to his words lest he rebuke you and take you for a liar. O God, two things I beg of you, do not deny me them before I die. Keep lying and falsehood far away from me, give me neither poverty nor riches. Give me just as much food as I need lest, satisfied, I deny you and say, "Who is Yahweh?" Or else, out of necessity, I steal and profane the name of my God.

Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163

Your word, O Lord, is a lamp for my feet.

＊＊＊ Gospel ＊＊＊      Luke 9:1-6

Then Jesus called his Twelve disciples and gave them authority to drive out all evil spirits and to heal diseases. And he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He instructed them, "Don't take anything for the journey, neither staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and don't even take a spare tunic. Whatever house you enter, remain there until you leave that place. And wherever they don't welcome you, leave the town and shake the dust from your feet: it will be as a testimony against them." So they set out, and went through the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.

Gospel Reflection ：

Live a simple life.

Jesus instructed the disciples not to bring anything with them when they preached the Good News. Jesus wanted them to not only live a simple life but also to be humble. People who have security and too much comfort in life sometimes become arrogant. Meanwhile, those who have nothing but the grace of God and their neighbors become humble. Those who proclaim the kingdom of God are expected to live a simple life to show solidarity with Jesus and the poor and marginalized. The Word of God is better understood through the simple lives of those who proclaim it.