Fr Greg points out that the apostles in today’s gospel don’t really need much to do the work of Jesus. Nor do we. Everything that we need to do the work of Jesus is in our hearts.
“I am your brother Joseph … [but] do not be distressed, and do not reproach yourselves for having sold me here. It was really for the sake of saving lives that God sent me here ahead of you.”
GN 44:18-21, 23B-29; 45:1-5
“Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick.”
MT 10:7-15