"The Harvest is Abundant"

"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." When these words of Jesus (Lk 10:2) are repeated nowadays, reference is usually made to the "shortage" of priests. And, to be sure, there is much need for prayer and generous dedication on our part, that more young men be brave and selfless enough to embrace priestly lives.

Yet the first four words Christ spoke also have meaning in and of themselves: there is much good to be found in the Church and in the world nonetheless. The bounty of the produce, the miracle of its abundant growth -- these are are marvels too, apart from the harvester's sickle and basket.

The priests, deacons, religious and laity of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, under the leadership of Bishop Robert Muench, rejoice that there is much being accomplished already, as well as more work to do! Please be part of the abundance: its planting, its nurturing, its growth and ultimately its bountiful harvest!