14/06/2026
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 14 2026
Gospel, Matthew 9:36-10:8
36 And when he saw the crowds he felt sorry for them because they were harassed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd.
37 Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers to his harvest.'
1 He summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits with power to drive them out and to cure all kinds of disease and all kinds of illness.
2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon who is known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who was also his betrayer.
5 These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them as follows: 'Do not make your way to gentile territory, and do not enter any Samaritan town;
6 go instead to the lost sheep of the House of Israel.
7 And as you go, proclaim that the kingdom of Heaven is close at hand.
8 Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those suffering from virulent skin-diseases, drive out devils.
Loving Jesus,
You looked upon the crowds with a heart full of compassion, seeing them harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. I pray that You give me that same gentle, loving heart. Open my eyes to the needs, the pain, and the struggles of the people around me.
You told us that the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few. I pray that you to send out more dedicated and workers into Your harvest field.
Give me the grace to make me one of those workers. Grant me the courage, strength, and wisdom to step out in faith and be an instrument of Your peace, healing, and grace.
You have have blessed me so much, help me to share them freely with others. Grant me the grace to lift up the brokenhearted, bring comfort to the weary, and share the Good News of Your kingdom with those who are lost and the downtrodden.
In your loving name, I pray. Amen.