Homily (Reflection) for Friday of the
Third Week in Ordinary Time (I) (01st February, 2019) on the Gospel
Heb 10:32-39;
Ps 36:3-6.23-24.39-40 (R. v.39);
Mk 4:26-34.
Topic: You are holding lots of keys.
Today’s gospel has two parables. In the parable of the
growing seed, Jesus compares the kingdom of God with the man who scattered the
seed on the ground and without knowing how the seed would sprout and grow. The
earth plays its part of making the seed produce grains the man will harvest.
And in the second parable, He compares the kingdom of God with a mustard seed
which is the smallest of all the seeds on earth but when sown it turns into the
greatest of all shrubs. It ends up growing branches the birds can make nests in
its shade.
It is unfortunate that many prefer to be defeatists contrary
to the fact that we are made to be more than conquerors through him who loved
us, cf. Rom 8:37. The seed would not
have produced grains if the man did not scatter. In the same vein, the mustard
seed would have remained the smallest of all the seeds on earth if not sown.
The scattering of the seed and the sowing of the mustard seed were actually the
keys that opened doors to greater things.
Dear child of God, as we are blessed with yet a new day, a new
month, think of the seeds God has given to you. Do not neglect any. Put out
your hand and sow/scatter them. That will certainly start a serious chain
reaction. I therefore remind you and myself, we are holding lots of keys to unlock so many doors for the good of
all.
Bible Reading: 1Cor 12:4-30.
Thought for today: God has given you enormous power for good.
Let us pray: Lord, help us bring the needed
change in the world by doing our part – Amen.
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