14/06/2026
Today’s Gospel, Matthew 9:36–10:8, reminds us of the deep compassion of Jesus. When He looked upon the crowds, He did not see strangers or burdens—He saw people who were tired, lost, hurting, and searching for hope. His heart was moved with mercy because they were “like sheep without a shepherd.”
Jesus then tells His disciples:
“The harvest is rich, but the labourers are few.”
The harvest represents the many souls who are longing for love, kindness, guidance, and the presence of God. The labourers are those willing to answer God’s call—not just priests and religious, but ordinary people like you and me.
In today’s world, there are countless opportunities to be a labourer in God’s harvest:
* Offering a listening ear to someone who is grieving.
* Visiting the lonely or forgotten.
* Showing kindness to a stranger.
* Praying for those who are suffering.
* Sharing our faith through our actions.
Jesus first asks us to pray for labourers, because every vocation and every act of service begins with God. Then He sends His disciples out to heal, comfort, and proclaim the Good News freely, reminding them:
“You received without charge, give without charge.”
For me, this Gospel is a gentle challenge: Am I willing to be one of the labourers? Am I responding to the needs I see around me with the compassion of Christ, or am I walking past them?
As someone who lost her father at a young age and has a heart for supporting others through grief and hardship, this Gospel speaks powerfully. Sometimes being a labourer is not about doing extraordinary things—it is about allowing our own experiences of loss, love, and faith to become a source of comfort for others.
Springvale Parish wishes everyone a blessed week.
God bless one and all ♥️
