From Disciples to Apostles - Lay Apostolate & the Church's Mission

Christianity is about receiving a free gift of salvation -- that's true. But it is also about passing it forward. But don't you need a degree and extensive training first?  God doesn't so much call the equipped; he equips the called.  We quickly move from disciples to apostles & prophets to share in the mission of the Church & the lay apostolate.  For the 15th Sunday in Ordinary time, cycle B.