30 The First Week of Advent Saturday Remember that you are in the presence of the Lord. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In today’s reading, we see Jesus caring about others. Although he was busy, he took time to notice their needs and respond. Sometimes we can get busy and not notice when other people are hurting or in need. Advent is a great time to train ourselves to be like Jesus. We can stop what we’re doing and look around. Like Jesus, we can reach out to others right in the midst of our days! A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew: J esus 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 9:35 -38) Jesus loved his followers so much that he wanted the absolute best for them. He didn’t want them to wander without guidance; no! He wanted to teach them, to heal them, and to lead them to God the Father. We, too, are Jesus’ followers! Jesus wants to teach us, to heal us, and to help us grow in faith. Jesus asks us to join in praying that God will send out more laborers, more people filled with compassion for others and dedicated to helping others to grow in faith.
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