July 6

St. Maria Goretti

Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus; Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him. Jesus sent out these twelve after instructing them thus, "Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, make this proclamation: 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand' (Matthew 10: 1-7).

Each one of the apostles had a particular mission and so do you. God created you for great things and to help many people get to Heaven. Will you respond like the apostles and give Christ your 100% best or just the leftovers?

Heavenly Father, I want to do Your Will.

Impact Sports: Can I see something good in every one of my teammates and coaches?

Impact Life: Do I ever speak negatively about others? Why?