The Feast of St Benedict the Abbot.
The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.
"A DEMONIAC who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke.
"The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”
"But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the prince of demons.”
"Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness.
"At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.
"Then he said to 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.”
(Matthew 9: 32 - 38).
Tuesday, July 11th 2023 of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of a pivotal figure in the history of Christianity: St Benedict of Nursia, Abbot. (480 - 547). Italian and founder of the Benedictine Order.
His twin sister St Scholastica embraced religious life and became a leader in monastic movement for women.
St Benedict is the co-patron saint of Europe. He is also the patron saint of monks, witchcraft, diseases among others. His rules for monastic life is still widely used. His motto is: "Pray and Work."
"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few."
The Master of the harvest, God the Father sent Jesus to preach the Good News. Jesus trained and sent Apostles to spread the Gospel. St Benedict heard the Call and believed it by faith. He was commissioned to preach the word and Benedict founded monasteries and left a lasting legacy for the Church
How about you and me? Evangelization is not an option for us. Because we are baptized, we must evangelize.
Evangelize this July by spreading the message of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
For Devotion, Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ and other prayers, click the link below:
http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/04/devotion-to-most-precious-blood-of.html?m=1
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