Some days I wonder, ‘How in the world am I going to get through everything I need to do? Where do I start? And someone walks into the office who needs to see a priest. God bless them for coming. I can see a mother looking at the wash she needs to do, and she considers all the other things that need her attention. Then the baby cries.
Our lives are so busy, and we have those moments when we are overwhelmed. That’s when I answer that first email, one email at a time, one phone call at a time. That’s when the mother looks at the pile of dirty clothes, picks up one shirt, and throws it in the washing machine. Amazing! We have the energy and motivation to do one email and one dirty shirt at a time. As for the whole lot, forget it. I can’t do it, and I walk away.
Jesus looked at the whole crowd of people and had compassion for them. He knew their pain, and it was his pain too. With one Body, Jesus couldn’t reach out to all of them. So, He sent His disciples to the lost sheep of Israel (Church). Jesus gave them his authority to reach them. His authority is a willingness to serve others.
Gospel Challenge:
You and I must pray daily for His authority and a willingness to befriend a lost sheep of the Church. Who comes to mind immediately? That is the person you pray for every day. “Pray for the Lord of the harvest to send laborers to His harvest.” You are that laborer. Pray, and then go! One sheep at a time.
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, the 7th Week of the Year. May 22, 2024, Mark 9:38-40. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052224.cfm A Humble Heart Seeks To Understand Another.
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time May 21, 2024, Mark 9:30-37 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052124.cfm Who are the “least?” Healthy competition is good
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church May 20, 2024, John 19:25-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052024.cfm The Strength of
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2024, John 20:19-23 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/pentecost-sunday-mass-during-day Unlock Those Doors The disciples knew Jesus for three years. They were
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Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday 1st Week of Advent 12-03-2023
Matthew 9:27-35; 10:1; 5a, 6-8 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120322.cfm
ONE SHEEP AT A TIME. THAT’S ALL I CAN CARRY
Some days I wonder, ‘How in the world am I going to get through everything I need to do? Where do I start? And someone walks into the office who needs to see a priest. God bless them for coming. I can see a mother looking at the wash she needs to do, and she considers all the other things that need her attention. Then the baby cries.
Our lives are so busy, and we have those moments when we are overwhelmed. That’s when I answer that first email, one email at a time, one phone call at a time. That’s when the mother looks at the pile of dirty clothes, picks up one shirt, and throws it in the washing machine. Amazing! We have the energy and motivation to do one email and one dirty shirt at a time. As for the whole lot, forget it. I can’t do it, and I walk away.
Jesus looked at the whole crowd of people and had compassion for them. He knew their pain, and it was his pain too. With one Body, Jesus couldn’t reach out to all of them. So, He sent His disciples to the lost sheep of Israel (Church). Jesus gave them his authority to reach them. His authority is a willingness to serve others.
Gospel Challenge:
You and I must pray daily for His authority and a willingness to befriend a lost sheep of the Church. Who comes to mind immediately? That is the person you pray for every day. “Pray for the Lord of the harvest to send laborers to His harvest.” You are that laborer. Pray, and then go! One sheep at a time.
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