Jesus Chooses the Twelve
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Jesus prays all night before choosing the Apostles as the foundation of the Church.
A night of prayer before choosing the Twelve
Before choosing the Apostles, Jesus went up to a mountain and spent the entire night in prayer to God. The next morning, He called His disciples and chose twelve of them, whom He named Apostles (Lk 6:12-16). The choice of twelve was not accidental; it symbolized the restoration of the twelve tribes of Israel, laying the foundation for the new Church. The men chosen were ordinary people, including fishermen and tax collectors, yet they were commissioned to preach and drive out demons (Mk 3:13-19).
Prayer
Prayer and the call to collaborate
- Prayer comes before decisions. Jesus sought the Father's will in silence before His major choices.
- The Twelve are the Church's foundation. The Apostles were empowered to continue His mission.
- Everyone is invited. No matter who we are, God invites us to collaborate in His work of salvation.
Take time in silence to listen to God's call in your life.
Prayer
Lord, help me to pray as Jesus did so that I may recognize my vocation within the Church.
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