And further , as often as you did it for one of my least brothers , you did it for me . The wounded neglected traveler is Jesus, and our choice is to be Good Samaritans, or to be counted among those who pass God by. It is so wonderful to gather together for this sacrifice of the Mass, because the reign of God is among us. Repentance is necessary when we have sinned, but greatest of all is the presence of the reign of God in the heart of each and every believer. God reigns in us when peace is in our hearts and souls - when we are instruments of charity and love.
Love is unconditional, like the love of a mother.
God will always be there if we open ourselves to his grace. Then he reigns in us. In today's gospel the 72 who preached and acted in the name of Christ were unworthy sinners - like us. Each of us, like the 72, is called to our special mission. If we recognize our unworthiness, then the grace of God can and will fill our hearts.