A parable for you?

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As we will hear in Sunday's reading from the Gospel of Matthew (Chapter 13:1-23) Jesus teaches a crowd by using the Parable of the Sower.

As we listen to it, we often get caught up in where the seeds landed, how they were destroyed or how they took root in good soil. There are important lessons we can learn from reflecting on this.

But let's step away from the details for a minute . . .

What is also notable is that Jesus was speaking to the people in ways that they could understand. He had other parables as well, but to this one in particular they might have connected, because of their familiarity with farming. 

How would Jesus speak to us today in ways that we would understand? 

Could he reach us by talking about money and material things?

Would we understand him best if he spoke to us in terms of our striving for position or power? 

Would he speak to us about being anxious or depressed, isolated or despairing?

Maybe he could reach us by talking about healthy family life and our strong faith, serving our community or speaking his name to others.

What do you think a personal parable for you might include?

In response to his disciples asking him about why he spoke to the people in parables, Jesus said this:

“Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted . . . ‘they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand.’" 

If we want to be among those in the crowd that are called disciples, let us strive to see and hear, listen and understand, all that Jesus has to teach us.

Pray for peace, joy, and an end to war.

Janet Cassidy
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