Peace on Earth – Day 7: Who Is God Calling You to Invite?

Today’s Gospel reminds us that “the harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.” And Father Jonathan invites us to look at this passage in a very personal way:

 

Who in your life has the gift of leadership—and have you told them?

 

We often pray for more priests, more religious, and more leaders in the Church… but many potential laborers simply never receive an invitation. In a noisy world, God often uses our voice to call someone forward.

 

Think about your life:

• A grandchild

• A godchild

• A young person at Mass

• A teen who serves or attends adoration

• A young adult who volunteers quietly

• A coworker with integrity and compassion

 

What would it mean if you looked a young person in the eye and said, “I see something in you — God can use your gifts”?

 

Today’s reflection challenges us:

If we believe the Gospel is worth following…

If we believe these daily reflections matter…

Then it’s also worth investing in future leaders—future shepherds—by encouraging them now.

 

As we close out the first week of Advent, let’s ask God for the courage to invite, affirm, and call forth the leaders the Church desperately needs.

 

And don’t forget—light two candles on your Advent wreath this evening as we prepare for the Second Sunday of Advent.

 

Peace on Earth, and God bless you.

 

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