The Harvest is Plentiful

“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

⁃ Matthew 9:37-38

The metaphor is simple yet profound. We are the laborers - disciples of Christ sent out to proclaim His word and to carry out good works in His name. The harvest is the people - those longing for God’s eternal truth, and those in need of the love, mercy, and practical assistance we are called to offer. This is the heart of Christian service — loving the Lord by loving our neighbors. It was from this very calling that Blue Yonder was born six years ago.

In October of 2020, I had just begun my walk with Christ through my new‑found Catholic faith, and I truly had no idea what I was doing. Yet from those uncertain times, something wonderful began to grow. Today, that fledgling ministry has become Blue Yonder Catholic Ministries — a Catholic apostolate rooted in the belief that every human being possesses God‑given worth and dignity. Our mission is simple and steadfast: to bring Christ’s love into the world through concrete acts of mercy and faithful witness. We provide food and clean water to those in need, resources for individuals facing homelessness, and direct support for communities struck by natural disasters. We also share faith‑based reflections like this one, offering education, encouragement, and clarity for anyone seeking to understand the richness of the Catholic faith. And through advocacy on important issues, we work to build Christ’s kingdom here on Earth by promoting justice, compassion, and truth.

Father Mike Schmitz has a saying I’ve always loved: “Your vocation is where the gifts bestowed upon you by the Holy Spirit intersect the needs of the world.” He’s absolutely right. Because each of us is made wonderfully and uniquely in the image and likeness of God, the Holy Spirit gives each person different gifts — which means every disciple serves in a unique way. Look at the variety of vocations around us. Father Mike, as a priest, has the social and speaking gifts to ignite young people’s faith. My friend Greg has a big heart and a talent for organization, which makes him an excellent leader for our local Knights of Columbus council. My wife Michelle, who suffered the tragic loss of her first husband in 2013, has transformed her grief into a ministry that supports others walking that same painful road. And vocations don’t have to be large or public to glorify God. I know a kind woman who spends her free time knotting string into handmade rosaries. Even the quiet act of praying for others is a powerful vocation in itself. Every gift matters. Every calling builds the Kingdom.

Not a day goes by that I do not think about the people in this state, this country, and this world who are struggling. Poverty, disease, corruption, and countless other hardships and evils weigh heavily on our communities. They do an injustice to our Lord Jesus Christ, who is all good, and they remind us just how much work there is to be done. And so, once again, it’s time to step into the harvest and labor with renewed purpose. I pray you’ll join us as we continue growing this ministry, just as we have over the past six years. There is real work ahead - holy work - and every contribution matters.

Take Care and God Bless!