Thursday of the 16th
Week of Ordinary Time – Matthew 13:10-17
This Gospel reading begins with the disciples asking Jesus:
“Why do you use parables when you are teaching?” Jesus basically says to them:
“The people do not understand as you do. You have been granted the privilege of
the knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom. This is a wondrous gift you have
been given! The people who hunger for
God’s Word need to be instructed about these mysteries.” Then Jesus adds: “To anyone who has
knowledge, more knowledge will be given. Anyone who does not have knowledge
will lose any knowledge he or she has.”
Ask yourself: with which person do you identify: the one
with knowledge or the one without it? What
is the knowledge you have gleaned about the mysteries of the Kingdom? What more do you desire to learn? Do you understand Jesus’ message and promise
or are you eyes, ears, and heart closed to Jesus’ message?
As human beings, our understanding typically comes by what
we learn through our eyes, ears, and minds.
However, the deepest understanding comes from our hearts. The heart is the seat of wisdom, understanding,
and love. Today I invite you to consciously
open your heart to the mysteries of the Kingdom. Be attentive to what you notice: the emotions
you experience or the people with whom you interact. Jesus is present with us every second of the
day; however, we often we are not aware of His presence. Today be awake! If you
stay awake and alert, you likely will receive a great gift!
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