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TODAY’S WORD…

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When Jesus saw the crowds, He had compassion on them,

because they were harassed and helpless,

like sheep without a shepherd.

Then He said to His disciples,

“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.

Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore,

to send out workers into His harvest field.”

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– Matthew 9:36-38 (NIV)

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REFLECTION…

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These crowds are a bit like so many Christians today:

harassed, helpless, and confused

as they live in this world which appears determined to draw us all away from our faith

and from our God.

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We seem to be outnumbered, and this worries us,

but worry is not the solution – prayer and action are.

We should never cease praying to God, the Lord of harvest,

to send the numbers that are necessary to work in His field.

We should pray especially for there to be no lack of shepherds,

because we need to be led.

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If a Christian prays hard,

it is difficult to imagine that he or she does not feel urged

to want to spread and act the Gospel,

to serve others,

and to do his or her part, however small, to help in doing God’s work.

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Think of the gifts and talents God gave you,

discern what Jesus would like you to do for Him,

and then gladly volunteer to do it.

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But remember, you have to pray first.

Pray by asking God to help you understand what He wants you to do

and how you should set about doing it.

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As long as you have a willing heart,

rest assured that the Lord will begin revealing what He wants you to do. Sometimes it may not make sense

but keep reading His Word and praying

and you will also begin to understand why He wants you to do it.

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QUOTE…

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"The responsibility for spreading the Gospel that saves

belongs to everyone – to all who have received it!

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The missionary duty concerns the whole body of the Church;

in different ways and to different degrees, it is true,

but we must all of us be united in carrying out this duty.

Now let the conscience of every believer ask himself:

Have I carried out my missionary duty?”

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– Blessed Paul VI

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Here I am, Lord, melt me, mould me, fill me, use me!

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