Литургические чтения: 23 СЕНТЯБРЯ. Св. Пий Пьетрельчинский

The Gospel reading for September 23 describes how the Lord chose the apostles to be with him and to be sent out to preach.

Vatican News reports that the Pope explained that while the roles of staying with Jesus and going out to preach may seem contradictory, they are connected. He stated that any Christian mission or proclamation of the Good News must grow from a personal encounter with the Lord, noting that only those who remain with him can share the light of the Gospel with others.