October 17.  Prophets.  Mission month reminds us that everyone who is baptised is called to be a prophet, to explore the signs of the times and to speak the truth that comes from God and is written on their hearts.   The Pharisees that Jesus condemned are those who do not do the good they speak of. Sadly too, they can demand false religion from others they have power over and can kill the Spirit of God given in people.  Do our churches and pastors speak the truth or take the easier road that suits them or lets people off the hook.  Do those in leadership lead by example to and walk together with us in the Synodal journey? 

Reflect, share, act. Scripture:  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.  Eph 1:1-10  Pope Francis:  Let us be spurred on by the signs of holiness that the Lord shows us through the humblest members of that people which shares also in Christ’s prophetic office, spreading abroad a living witness to him, especially by means of a life of faith and charity”. GE8  Gaudete et Exultate. Action and Prayer.  Reflect on your Synodal journey together with local church leaders.    Pray: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of your love, so that walking together we may renew the face of the earth.