There is an imaginary story in which the angel Gabriel asks the Risen Christ what is his plan for carrying the message of God's love to all the world. Jesus explains that he has asked Peter, Mary, John and Thomas and some others to carry that message wherever they go. As others hear and respond, they will carry the same message until the whole world knows of God's amazing love for sinners. Gabriel listens rather skeptically, and then asks Jesus, "But, Lord, what happens if Peter goes back to fishing, or the disciples get busy with other things?" And Jesus replies, "Gabriel, I have not made any other plans. I am counting on them." That story reminds all of us of our responsibility to be witnesses to the grace we have received in Jesus Christ, but it leaves out a truth that Jesus emphasized …