We are told today that Jesus appointed another 72 and sent them two by two to the places he himself would be visiting. That is a good description of our Christian role. We are supposed to go first to prepare the ground but then it is Jesus himself who comes to plant the seed of faith. This is how Jesus instructs his disciples: 1) the harvest is great and there are few labourers. These words are addressed to all of us and call for some kind of response from each one. 2) "I am sending you out as lambs among wolves." In spite of the message of truth, love, compassion and justice that we bring, we may meet with strong opposition and even persecution. 3) The disciple is called on to travel light. Jesus himself "had nowhere to lay his head" and he only had the clothes he wore. So many of us are weighed down by the things we own. 4) They are to be bearers of peace. Peace, is a deep inner harmony with oneself, with others, with one's environment, with God. It is, in fact, the heart of our Christian message. 5) The evangeliser should not be going around looking for better accommodation. At the same time, he is to be provided with shelter and hospitality. 6) Their work is primarily to heal the sick in the places to which they go. 'Healing' should be seen not just as getting rid of a sickness but of making a person whole again. The sign of that wholeness is inner peace. Today it is no different.