Gospel: Mark
4:26-34
Jesus
said to the crowds: "This is how it is with the Kingdom of God; it is as
if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would sleep and rise night and
day and the seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how. Of its own accord the
land yields fruit, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the
ear. And when the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once, for the harvest
has come."
He said, "To
what shall we compare the Kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It
is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of
all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the
largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky
can dwell in its shade." With many such parables he spoke the word to them
as they were able to understand it. Without parables he did not speak to them, but
to his own disciples he explained everything in private.
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Reflection:
Did you
know that God has scattered the seeds of faith in your heart?
Your
knowledge of God always starts witha minute idea in your mind. For example, when
you were young you know that there’s a God but as to who is this God and what
is the role of this God in your life you don’t know yet. As you mature you
nurture this idea by thinking about God.
By going to Holy Mass, by reading the scriptures and by researching about your
faith in the internet.
By doing
all these things the little idea that God has given you would now grow bigger
until God becomes the stronghold of your life. He now becomes your safe refuge
that you always look for during your times of distress.
However,
not all nurture their idea about God and not all seek refuge in God. Many of us
seek refuge in our vices and with our friends. Only to discover later that the
refuge that they provide are short lived and passing. The only refuge that is
forever is God all other refuges that others seek during their time of distress
are all tied with the passing of time.
What is
your part in this scheme of scattering of seeds by God? Your part is to help
this seeds grow in the hearts of your fellowmen. This you can best do by
sharing what you know about God, by living the teachings of God. And by
encouraging others to read the scriptures and to attend Holy Mass. - Marino J. Dasmarinas
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