One of the dismissals from the new transtion of the Holy Mass says, “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by you life.†This is what Amos and the apostles were called to do. We are sent out from the Holy Mass renewed and refreshed to make the good news of Jesus’ promise of love and mercy known to others. We are sent out to free people from things that oppress them; and to help establish a kingdom built upon the values of justice, peace and love in the power of the Holy Spirit. We are sent out to bring healing and support to those who are sick and weary. Like Amos and the apostles, we are sent out to help make places where there is bitterness or sadness into places of joy and love. We may wonder why God has chosen us to do this; but like Amos, and like the apostles, we may be surprised at what we can do in the power of God’s Holy Spirit.