Reaching out

Not everyone believes as we believe.

Not everyone treats us well.

Yet today’s readings remind us that, with prudence, we must minister in faith to everyone.

In today’s first reading (2 Kings 5:1-15ab), a kidnapped girl shares her faith with those who have enslaved her and a prophet of Israel heals the commander of a foreign army.

In today’s Gospel (Luke 4:24-30), our Lord points to the prophet’s example (to the murderous consternation of the people of his hometown).

In a world where even neighbors can turn against one another, we must be prudent with friend and foe alike, but we also must reach out continually in faith and prayer to everyone.