In the first reading from Paul’s Letter to Philemon, we see Paul’s care and concern for his companions in the ministry.
In the Gospel reading Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God. We all look forward to the perfect fulfillment of the Kingdom of God at the end of time.
In the Gospel reading, Jesus tells us that the Kingdom of God is already “among us.” It is in every person who believes in the Lord, in his Church and its sacraments and in the world. The Kingdom is where God and his values are. The Kingdom of God is in all the good people in the world.
To bring about the Kingdom of God the Son of God came into the world as man, suffered and died for all. Through God’s call and grace, his followers are tasked to continue his mission of bringing God’s love and mercy to the world.