A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke. The crowds were amazed and said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He drives out demons by the prince of demons."
Jesus 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."
Lord Jesus, we ask you to send your people an abundance of true shepherds to guide us through this journey of life. We also ask for the graces necessary to send us out into our communities and wherever you may lead us to witness to those we come in contact with on a daily basis. The evil one is cunning and wants to destroy the peace within families; fill us with your love and peace that will have the ability to fight off the forces of darkness and, restore peace to those we love the most; the family. Amen.
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