We gather today to listen to God’s word and to share in the Eucharist. In today’s first reading, we hear the story of two of Moses’ friends, Eldad and Medad, who missed the gathering when the Lord bestowed the spirit of prophesy on all the elders. Yet the spirit of the Lord came to rest on them as well. Let us keep in mind all those who are not with us today, for whatever reason, and pray that the Holy Spirit may bear fruit in them as well as all of us.