11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 14, 2026
REFLECTION ON TODAY'S READING
Prayer for Vocations
With gratitude, we turn to you, Jesus, for entering our lives and giving us hope. This day is illuminated by your Resurrection.
In the Gospel, Jesus is deeply moved by the needs of the people. Lord, help us not to become indifferent, but to allow ourselves to be touched and moved within.
“Pray, then, to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into his harvest.” (Mt 9:36–10:8)
Following your call, we pray for vocations, for hearts open to your voice. We conclude this moment of prayer with the Offering Prayer.
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Saint Joseph Church Makawao - Bulletin
The Gospel Reading, Matthew 9:36-10:8
Jesus sends the twelve apostles to proclaim the kingdom of heaven.
In today's Gospel, Jesus shares his mission to proclaim the kingdom of heaven with his disciples. The signs of the kingdom's presence consist of the work that Jesus has already been doing: the sick are cured, lepers are cleansed, demons are driven out, and the dead are raised to life. The disciples are sent to continue doing the work that Jesus has begun. This is a moment of transition in Matthew's Gospel. The focus has shifted from the ministry of Jesus to the work of the community that he has inaugurated. More than any other Gospel, Matthew's Gospel elaborates on the work of the Church, which is to continue after Jesus' death and resurrection.
The Gospel reports that Jesus commissions twelve disciples. Many scholars believe that the twelve disciples symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel. It designates, therefore, continuity between Israel and the Church.
Matthew lists the names of the twelve disciples, as do Mark and Luke. Matthew also uses the word apostle when referring to the Twelve. The word apostle means “one who is sent.” In this context, Matthew is calling attention to the mission that the twelve disciples are being given. They are sent by Jesus to proclaim the kingdom of heaven in word and deed.
As Jesus sent his disciples to continue his work and mission, so too the Church is sent by Jesus. The Church is his continuing presence on earth. Every member of the Church is sent by Jesus to contribute to this mission.
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A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
In this weekend’s Gospel reading from Saint Matthew, we hear of Jesus calling his disciples to enter into a partnership with him to advance his mission of healing, reconciling and proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Good stewards understand that this mission must begin with gratitude and trust and a willingness to share the wonderful hospitality of God to all human beings. A good reflection for this week: How do we understand our call to enter into a closer partnership with Jesus and to bring the Good News to neighbors and strangers alike?
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