Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he sends labourers into his harvest.

Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he sends labourers into his harvest.

1 AND after these things the Lord appointed also other seventy-two: and he sent them in groups of two before him into every city and place where he himself was to come.
2 And he said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he sends labourers into his harvest.
3 Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves.
4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes; and salute no man by the way.
5 Whenever you enter into a house, first say: Peace be to this house.
6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you.
7 And in the same house, remain, eating and drinking such things as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house.
8 And into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you.
9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them: The kingdom of God is come near you.
10 But into whatever city you enter, and they receive you not, going forth into the streets thereof, say:
11 Even the very dust of your city that cleaves to us, we wipe off against you. Yet know this, that the kingdom of God is at hand.
12 I say to you, it shall be more tolerable at that day for Sodom, than for that city.

17 And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying: Lord, the devils also are subject to us in thy name.
18 And he said to them: I saw Satan like lightening falling from heaven.
19 Behold, I have given you power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and upon all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall hurt you.
20 But yet rejoice not in this, that spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice in this, that your names are written in heaven.

Inspiration of the Holy Spirit - From the Sacred Heart of Jesus

During the time of my public ministry, I commissioned not only my apostles but also my disciples, to go and heal the sick and to deliver those affected by evil spirits, to give joy to those who suffered, to give hope to those in despair, to bring light to those in darkness and to proclaim my message.

It is a mission that I continue to entrust to my priests, and to all those who believe in me. Before they can heal the sick they must accept my gifts and believe in them, they must be purified by grace and be healed spiritually so that they can heal others.

The harvest is great indeed, but the labourers are few, many are called but few are chosen, some do my work but are seeking their rewards in this life; some end up going astray because they lose their faith during the journey.

The spiritual life is filled with many temptations. I asked my disciples and apostles to depend entirely on me during their travels, because I wanted to confirm to them that I was there with them as they proclaimed my words. The miracles testified to my presence, as my power flowed through them during their prayers. In the same way I ask souls to surrender totally to me so that they may pray fervently for others to obtain the grace of my miracles.

Oh if you knew how much I desire to have instruments of my mercy and of my power, to work for me through their lives of prayer and humility. This world would change so quickly if souls listened to my call. Know that the Kingdom of Heaven is very near indeed.

Author: Joseph of Jesus and Mary