The two Apostles-Simon and Jude-are quiet figures in the Gospel, yet pillars in the foundation of the Church. Chosen by Christ after a night of prayer, they were sent not merely to preach, but to embody communion. The word apostle means "one who is sent," and they were sent to proclaim a truth that transcends borders: we are no longer strangers or aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints, members of God's household. In our fragmented world, this message resounds with urgency. The Gospel is not a private possession-it is a bridge. Jesus did not send His Apostles alone; He descended with them, shared His healing power, and walked beside them. Their mission was not to dominate, but to reconcile.

Not to divide, but to unite.

As ambassadors of Christ today, we inherit this sacred task. We are sent to reveal that no one is truly foreign in the eyes of God. Every person is a potential builder in God's kingdom, every heart a dwelling place for the Spirit. Our calling is to build-not walls, but homes of belonging.

Ephesians reminds us: we are being built together. Together across cultures, traditions, and wounds, in Christ, we go forth with humility and courage, bearing the love that heals divisions and the truth that binds us as one. Let our lives proclaim to others: You are not alien. You are beloved, and you have a home of belong.