Today we celebrate World Mission Sunday. It is a special day to remember all the missionaries of the world and to pray for them.But this day also poses an important question: Is mission only formissionaries?The answer is no. Mission belongs to all of us!

In today's Gospel, Jesus says, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”But what belongs to God?We belong to God! Our lives, our hearts, our gifts, and our love belong to him. And God gives us the mission to make his love known to everyone.We can be missionaries in ourfamilies, in our communities, at work, and wherever we find people who need love, hope, and understanding.

The first reading gives us an interesting example. God calls Cyrus, a foreign king who doesn’t even know him, to fulfill his purpose. This reminds us that God can work through people and in unexpected ways. Sometimes, God is already working in someone's heart even before we arrive.As missionaries, we don't bring God to a place where He is absent. God is already there, working in people's lives. Our mission is to recognize His presence and help others discover His love.

The second reading also offers us an important lesson. St. Paul remembers the Thessalonians for their faith, their love, and their perseverance in hope.These three things are essential for every missionary: faith, love, and hope.

Mission is not always easy. We missionaries experience difficulties, loneliness, cultural differences, and moments of discouragement. Sometimes we don't see the fruits of our work immediately. That is why we need your prayers and support.

In his message for this year, the Pope reminds us that we are united to Christ through baptism and that each of us has a role in His mission. He also reminds us that prayer and practical support are essential for bringing the Gospel to everyone, especially the poorest and most vulnerable.

The Pope speaks from his personal experience. He recalls how the prayers of the faithful helped prepare his heart to hear God’s call to be a missionary. Later, those same prayers and the generosity of others supported his own missionary work in Peru.

A prayer in one place can help the Gospel reach someone thousands of miles away. Maybe you can’t go to a mission country. Maybe you can’t leave your family or your job. But you can pray for missionaries. You can support their work. You can encourage young people to consider a missionary vocation. And you can become a missionary through the way you treat those around you.

Sometimes, mission begins with something very simple: listening to someone who feels alone, welcoming a stranger, visiting the sick, forgiving someone, or sharing what we have with someone in need.

Dear brothers and sisters, today Jesus asks us to give to God what belongs to Him. Let us offer Him our hearts, our time, our gifts, and our willingness to serve.Let us also remember in prayer our missionaries, especially those who serve in difficult places, far from their families and cultures. May the Lord protect them, strengthen their faith, renew their hope, and help them discover the fruits of their service.

Let us also pray for new missionary vocations, that more people may hear Jesus' call and be willing to go where His love is needed.We may live in different countries, speak different languages, and have different cultures, but we belong to one Lord and share the same mission.May we always remain united in Christ and in mission.