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 In being open to what is good, or Godly, we naturally put aside what is evil.  In this way we “cast out demons”.

The Lord was concerned for his own people and instructed the disciples to go first to the "lost sheep" of the House of Israel. We need to help people find their way back to a meaningful relationship with God.  The best place to start is right at home.

Begin with Prayer - Our Lord instructed the disciples to pray before they began their mission work, especially for vocations and to prepare the way for the coming Lord. We should begin all we do in prayer.

The Mandate or Commission - The one who preaches the Kingdom of God, or gives witness to it, should remember that the primary purpose is to share a spiritual message with others. We are not called to preach our own ideas or agendas, but rather the spiritual message of Christ.

Making Moral Choices and Applying Our Principles - Catholics are urged to listen carefully to the Church’s teachers when they apply Catholic social teaching to specific proposals and situations.