Gospel 

Luke 10:1-9

The Lord Jesus appointed seventy-two disciples whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this household.' If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, 'The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.'"

Sermon

My brothers and sisters in Christ, Jesus sends 72 disciples to prepare for His ministry, demonstrating God's abundant harvest and need for laborers.

Key Principles:

1. Abundant Harvest, Few Laborers (v. 2)

- Recognize God's vast mission field

- Pray for more workers to join the harvest

1. Sent Like Lambs Among Wolves (v. 3)

- Vulnerability and trust in God's protection

- Courage to face challenges in ministry

1. Carrying Peace and Provision (vv. 4-7)

- Proclaiming peace, resting on the worthy

- Receiving hospitality, deserving payment

- Focusing on the mission, not personal gain

1. Proclaiming the Kingdom (v. 9)

- Healing the sick, demonstrating God's love

- Announcing the Kingdom's nearness

Implications for Us:

- Pray for laborers to join God's harvest

- Embody vulnerability and trust in ministry

- Carry peace and provision to others

- Proclaim the Kingdom's nearness through words and actions

Conclusion:

May we respond to Jesus' call, embodying peace and provision.

Reflection Questions:

1. How do you recognize God's harvest in your community?

2. What fears or challenges hold you back from ministry?

3. How can you carry peace and provision to others?

Action Steps:

- Pray for laborers to join God's harvest

- Engage in local mission opportunities

- Practice vulnerability and trust in ministry

- Share the Gospel with others.

Prayer

Let us pray: + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Almighty, merciful, and loving God, send us to harvest Your kingdom. May we embody Your peace and provision.

We pray for:

Laborers to join Your abundant harvest

courage to face challenges with vulnerability and trust wisdom to carry peace and provision to other. opportunities to proclaim Your kingdom's nearness healing and love for those in need.

In Jesus' most holy name, Amen.

"Give me, O Lord, the knowledge of what I should know"

May these prayers guide you in responding to Jesus' call, embodying peace and provision.

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you,

Rev. Fr. Jhimerson Maneclang,SCJ