The Harvest is Plenty, But the Laborers are Few

The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns · Jun 13, 2026 · 13m

The Harvest Is Plenty, but the Laborers Are Few A Catholic Homily on Matthew 9:36–10:8 When Jesus looked upon the crowds, He was moved with compassion because they were "troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd." In this powerful homily, Deacon Pat Kearns reflects on Christ's deep love for every person and His call for ordinary Catholics to become laborers in His harvest. Through Baptism and Confirmation, each of us is called to bring hope to the lonely, mercy to the wounded, and the love of Christ to a world searching for meaning. The harvest is still abundant. The question is…