The Laborers Are Few

Even in the time of Jesus, there were crowds of "unfortunates", sick,  poor, perhaps even homeless, just as in our day. He healed, he comforted, he showed compassion, as and twice fed huge crowds.  We can hear his exasperation as he noted to this disciples, "The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few..." (Mt 9:38).  He asked for prayers to increase the labor force.  This is usually interpreted as a call for an increase in priestly or religious vocations, and yes, we do desperately need people to inspire, nourish, encourage and direct the laborers, but the need is so great in today's world, that everyone must take up the challlenge in some way, shape or form.  There are many organizations in our parishes, schools and communities who need help to carry on the work Jesus did. It's time to turn off the TV and video games, and "turn to" (in Navy lingo.)
Bro. Rene