On this Feast of St Luke the Evangelist, listen to the Gospel in which he himself recorded words that echo his own journey of discipleship. In Luke 10:1–9, Jesus sends the seventy-two out, two by two, into towns and villages-vulnerable, without purse or sandals, yet filled with power and peace.

This is discipleship in action-not a comfortable following from behind, but a bold stepping forward into the unknown. Jesus doesn't promise ease. Instead, He offers a mission: "Cure the sick, say to them, ‘The Kingdom of God has come near to you.'"

True discipleship is never about safety or prestige-it is about presence. Being sent means carrying the peace of Christ into wounded, weary places. The Word of God challenges us to go beyond church walls, into homes, streets, and lives, bringing healing, hope, and truth.

St Luke's life was shaped by Jesus' sending. He was a physician-not only of bodies, but of souls. His Gospel is tender, detailed, and full of mercy, showing that discipleship means noticing the unnoticed, naming the forgotten, and writing down the goodness of God so others may believe.

Discipleship demands more than belief-it requires going, healing, proclaiming. The harvest is still great. The labourers are still few. Will we, like St Luke, say yes to the sending-and live the Gospel with our hands and feet, not just our lips?