Wednesday of the 16th
Week of Ordinary Time – Matthew 13:1-9
Today Jesus and the disciples are on the shore of the Sea of
Galilee. Jesus was teaching the people
in the form of a parable. He told his
listeners the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds. This is a very familiar parable to us. However, this parable was new to His
listeners. They asked Jesus: “Why do you
use stories when you teach the people”?
Now pause a moment and think back to your childhood. What was your favorite story when you were
young? What was it about the story that
captured your imagination? Most stories
have a message. What was the message you
learned from your favorite story?
Today I invite you to sit an ponder the personal story that
Jesus is telling you in this Gospel reading.
He has a specific message for you today.
It may be about your weeds.
However, it also may be a loving and tender message. Sit quietly for a time and allow your
message from Jesus to emerge from the silence.
Be expectant! The
message that you receive will be for you alone.
Cherish Jesus’ presence with you.
Open your heart to His love for you. Enjoy being in Jesus’ presence, in the
presence of pure love. For what more
could we ask?
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