06/14/2026
In this Sunday's Gospel (Matthew 9:36–10:8), Jesus looks upon the crowds with compassion, seeing that they are "troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd." He then tells His disciples: "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest."
These words remain just as urgent today. Christ continues to call men and women to serve His Church as priests, deacons, religious sisters and brothers, missionaries, teachers, and faithful lay leaders. Every vocation begins with listening to His voice and responding with trust.
As college students discerning the direction of our lives, this Gospel invites us not only to pray for vocations, but also to ask: "Lord, how are You calling me to serve Your people?"
May we have the courage to hear His call and the generosity to answer it.
"Lord of the harvest, send laborers into your harvest."