Friday in the 3rd Week of the Ordinary Time
Mk 4:26-34
We have two parables about the Kingdom of God. Both parables compare the Kingdom of God with a seed. We have three conclusions from the comparison.
First, the Kingdom of God is meant to grow. As every seed presumably contains life so does the Kingdom of God promises life to those who welcome it. There is no other direction for the Kingdom of God in a sincere heart but the path of growth unto fullness of life.
Second, the Kingdom of God begins with something small. There is no fanfare in its inception: a simple homily may touch a confused mind and a little gesture of kindness may convert a sinful heart.
Third, the Kingdom of God is God’s gift and our task. As the seed sprouts and grows without the farmer knowing it, so is the Kingdom of God God’s initiative. However, unless the farmer cares well for the seed the plant will die, so does the Kingdom of God needs our full response for it to come to fruition.
The Kingdom of God is already in us. Jesus has already sown it in our hearts. If it fails to bear fruit, the blame can be ours alone.
Jesus our God, thank you for planting the Kingdom of God in our hearts. Help us to nurture it. Bless us that we will love the Eucharist as well as other Sacraments at we will be able to grow spiritually and at the same time share your promises to others.
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