Today's Gospel passage gives us a picture of Jesus' ministry (Mt 9: 23-38). proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom driving out demons, and curing diseases and illnesses, along with dealing with the skepticism of the Pharisees. Jesus reminds us strongly that the needs are great, too great for one person to deal with, and urges us to pray for more laborers to help with the harvest.
This request is 2000 years old, but it never seems to be fulfilled. Perhaps in these unsettling and turbulent times, people of all ages might take stock and see what they can offer to this world which seems to be falling apart at the seams. These laborers don't have to be perfect, or multi-talented, just sincere, honest and faith-filled. God will do the rest. The lives of saints show us over and over that it's not the talented and strong that he chooses, but the ordinary Joe or Jane, but then works his "magic" by transforming them gradually into effective shepherds. Let us pray that more and more people during these exceptionally troubled times, take the leap of faith and become laborers for God's harvest.
Bro. Rene
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