This weekend, we celebrate the anniversary of our country’s founding, appreciative of what we have while we labor to build a more perfect union. Jesus, in today’s Gospel, laments “The harvest is abundant, but laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for the harvest.” Indeed, the Kingdom of God is full of plenty, but these are opportunities to build it up in the way we bring God’s love to others.
Consider this episode from the Gospel a dress rehearsal. Jesus sent out seventy-two disciples, a number thought to be the total number of nations on earth to bring peace, care for the sick, and proclaim the Kingdom. After his resurrection, Jesus called upon the disciples to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth, making disciples of every nation. The disciples were able to do it because they had rehearsed it now. Today we are the ones who are called to the mission, to the harvest, to bring peace, comfort, understanding, and forgiveness to people around the world.
With the recent decision of the United States Supreme court in the case of Roe v. Wade, we see how divided our nation is. There is much to do in promoting respect for life on so many levels. May our labors on behalf of God and country be blessed and fruitful.
Love, Peace, Joy,
Fr. Bob
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