"The Call to the Lord’s Mission..."
The Call to the Lord’s Mission...
Beloved in Christ,
It brings me great joy to reflect with you today on the Word of God based on the Gospel reading.
In today’s Gospel passage, we can identify three key aspects:
1. The Compassion of Jesus:
Jesus was not one to show partiality or act based on status. He never excluded anyone.
He showed compassion to the sick, the possessed, and the neglected.
He healed them — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
This becomes our mission too, especially in today’s world.
At this moment, we can remember the words of St. Mother Teresa:
“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”
Or more pointedly: “We must be compassionate until death.”
These words are worthy of being imprinted in our hearts.
2. The People of Israel:
Looking back through history with the light of the Bible, we see that the people of Israel were
“like sheep without a shepherd.”
Jesus took up the mission of embracing and guiding them.
Even today, in our society, many wander like sheep without a shepherd —
those who do not know Christ, and those who know Him yet do not walk in His path.
We have the responsibility and duty to guide them, especially the younger generations.
Today’s Word of God reminds us of that.
3. The Call to the Lord’s Mission:
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.”
Jesus’ words remind us that many souls are ready for the harvest, but there are not enough workers to care for them.
This is a call not only to those in religious life,
but to all of us.
Let us hold this divine calling in our hearts and renew our commitment to live each day
as workers in the Lord’s mission — through our words and actions.
Let us be a guiding light to others.
May the Lord continue to bless us all.
With love always,
Fr. J. Sahaya Raj
Diocese of Tiruchirapalli
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