Reconciled to God through the blood of Christ (2), we are a chosen people, "a holy nation" (1), the sheep of God's flock (Ps). We are called, as were the Twelve, to go forth and bear witness to the reign of God (3). Ex 19:2-6a Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 Rom 5:6-11 Mt 9:36-10:8