Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9
That same day, Jesus left the house and sat down by the lake side. Many people gathered around him. So he got into a boat, and sat down, while the crowds stood on the shore; and he spoke to them in parables about many things. Jesus said, “The sower went out to sow; and, as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path; and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where there was little soil, and the seeds sprouted quickly, because the soil was not deep. But as soon as the sun rose, the plants were scorched; and they withered, because they
had no roots. Again, other seeds fell among thistles; and the thistles grew and choked the plants. Still, other seeds fell on good soil and produced a crop: some a hundredfold, others sixty, and others thirty. If you have ears, then hear!”
Reflection:
"The soil of our lives."
Each year I try to grow a few vegetables on the terrace of our seminary. Gardening can be both satisfying and frustrating, depending upon the results. But over the years, I have learned more about how important it is to have good soil. The soil needs to be free so that the roots can spread. It needs to be clear of weeds and stones, so that the seedlings can thrive, and it should be rich in nutrients, so that the plants will yield a good crop. In other words, if the soil is inhospitable and unreceptive by its poor condition, the seed has little change to grow. Seeds of virtue. Seeds of holiness. Seeds of a life in Christ. Christ sows these in our lives, through our created being, through the Sacrament of Baptism, through the teaching and good example of our family, the Church and wider society. But virtue needs to be worked at. It has to be nurtured so that the positive dispositions take root, flourish and bear fruit in one’s life. Our task is to prepare the soil of our lives so that it able to receive the seeds of faith.
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