We are called today to be the seed that grows in rich soil. It is the only seed that produces fruit. When we hear God’s word, what do we do? Do we listen to it? Hearing is different from listening. We may hear something but not really listen to it because listening is with understanding but not necessarily hearing. We may hear but not understand what was said. For our hearts to be the rich soil, we must ponder God’s words carefully. Reading the Gospel before the Holy Mass is helpful because you can never really read a passage too much. God’s message for us is always fresh every time we hear it. Each time we read God’s word no matter how many times we have heard it, our Father speaks to us in a new way, here at present. Prayer is a continuous loving conversation with God. Moreover, God speaks to us because He wants us to do something that is according to the Gospel. It is like a love letter that is always new every day. The more you ponder on it, the more your love grows for God, and it changes you.

The rich soil is anyone who listens to God’s word and does the work that it requires. That is the one who produces much fruit; this fruit is the light and presence of God in other people’s lives through the person’s good works. Because of this, he will save his life and the life of others by the power and grace of God, through Christ and in Christ. Any good work, no matter how small in man’s eyes, have a huge effect on people even though we may not see it but with faith we can. Just as how evil proliferates when sin is done, all the more that grace and blessing thrive, multiply, and increase when a person does God’s word. God blesses Him in many ways because of his obedience to God as a reward now and until in heaven. What does God wants you to do today? Pray and be silent. Listen to His voice. Take courage and follow Him. May you bear much fruit in Christ and through Christ, with Christ.

Amen. +

Marga de Jesus | OLA Social Communications