The Numbers Increase

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

~~Isaiah 66:10-14c~~Psalm 66~~Galatians 6:14-18 ~~Luke 10:1-12, 17-20~~

 

'The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;
so ask the master of the harvest
to send out laborers for his harvest...'

 

We typically see this verse used in reference to a plea for more vocations

 to the priesthood and religious life.

However, we too are the laborers in the vineyard.

We are being urged to go out into the field;

we too can share in the harvest.

There is only one harvest necessary to be reaped,

one that spreads the gospel of love.

 

Recently I played a game where you must match

the puzzle pieces with the model.

If you try to use the wrong piece

it is rejected and sent to the bottom on the screen.

 

Jesus is sending out his seventy-two on a pilgrimage of peace.

 

Into whatever house you enter, first say,
‘Peace to this household.’
If a peaceful person lives there,
your peace will rest on him;
but if not, it will return to you.

 

When people of peace come together 'puzzle' pieces match.

The peace remains with both persons...

the visitor and the residents.

 

 

Evangelization is growing...Jesus is planting his seeds...

his teachings are being spread by others.

 

‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you.’

 

There is no time to waste.

If you reach out to someone and they reject your offer; move on.

Leave the area behind, hold on to nothing.

Give credit to God for the good which you are able to accomplish in the field.

 

Finally there is one reason to remain joyful.

 

'...rejoice because your names are written in heaven.'

 

If you answer the call of the Lord to go out into the field and harvest

 your name is recorded by the Lord.

On a lighter side what fun it would be to actually see your name

written above in the blue sky. 

How great the blessings for those whose names have been recorded by God in heaven. 

 Go out to all of the world and spread the good news!