The Word: "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.” (see Luke 10:1-9)
Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Celebration of the day: St. Luke, Evangelist
A physician from Antioch , he was converted to the Christian faith. He was a disciple of Paul and a faithful companion in all his journeys. He was the author of the third Gospel and of the Acts of the Apostles. He was the evangelist who wrote about the childhood of Jesus and who has told us some of the most moving parables of the Lord, such as that of the lost sheep and the prodigal son. In his gospel, he highlights the universality of salvation.
Table of the Word: I R.: 2 Timothy 4:10-17
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 145
Verse before the Gospel: . I chose you from the world that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, says the Lord
Gospel: Luke 10:1-9
Inspiration:
Dearest friends in Christ, God's blessings upon you and your family. Today we universally celebrate the feast of St. Luke, the Evangelist. He was notably known for his writings. Luke wrote about the childhood of Jesus and who has told us some of the most moving parables of the Lord, such as that of the lost sheep and the prodigal son. In his gospel, he highlights the universality of salvation.
Reflecting on the life and times of this geat disciple of St. Paul we have come to the realization that the Word of God was the foundation of his ministry. He took to heart the great commission which he himself accounted for as Christ's exhortation to each and everyone of us who by the virtue of baptism are the custodians of the gospel values.
"The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.” (see Luke 10:1-9)
This great commission goes with divine power and grace to continue the salvic mission of our Lord. Jesus' words emphasized the urgency of the harvest and the need for labourers to spread the Good News.
However, it implies that the harvest is ripe, and that people should be ready and eager to receive God's message. At the moment, there is scarcity of labourers thus making the propagation of the gospel challenging. Then there is need to pray asking the Lord to send labourers with zeal and passion to work for the continuation of Christ's salvific mission.
Beloved in Christ, as we continue our Christian journey with hope to reach where Christ went ahead to prepare for us, let this admonition of our Lord inspires us to be actively involve in the work of evangelization according to our stae and call; praying without ceasing so as to be filled with the grace to defend the gospel.
Finally, may the Lord in His mercy who strengthened St. Luke to bear witness to His life grant us the grace to be faithful steward of His mysteries. Peace be with you!
Let us pray
Lord God, who chose Saint Luke to reveal by his preaching and writings the mystery of your love for the poor, grant that those who already glory in your name may persevere as one heart and one soul and that all nations may merit to see your salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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