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Gospel Reading for June 14, 2026 – Matthew 9: 36- 10: 8
MOBILIZED
At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ 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.” Then he summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus; Simon from Cana, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him. Jesus sent out these twelve after instructing them thus, “Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”
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Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for the people because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Moved by this, he mobilized his twelve apostles, giving them the authority to continue the work he had begun—driving out unclean spirits and curing every disease and illness.
For Christians, compassion is more than just a feeling. Like Jesus, our concern for others should move us to action. Genuine compassion inspires us to do whatever we can to help those who are suffering, lost, or in need.
Lord Jesus, may we always recognize the mission to which you call us and respond with willing hearts, sincere faith, and generous service!
