Mark 4:26-34 Christ Jesus, teach me patience as your kingdom comes... Every plant reminds us of how the Kingdom of God comes upon us. The seeds of the word of God when they are planted in good soil autonomously, silently, and almost imperceptibly grow independent of whether, where or how we have willed them to be. How often have I impatiently tried to contribute to the Kingdom of God by planting my own ideas, verbally encouraging all kinds of good deeds, and attempting to massage the fruits of the Kingdom into being? When have I grown frustrated with waiting for the leaves of virtues, the flowers of joy and fruits of faithfulness and hope to appear and walked away from the Lord’s projects of salvation in my own corner of the world? Christ Jesus, teach me patience as your Kingdom comes. Indeed you love truth in the heart; then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom. (Psalm 51:6 ) Well and good if all things change, O Lord God, provided I am rooted in You. St. John of the Cross www.gospelmysteryoftheday.weebly.com Soli ad gloriam dei
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AuthorBeverly Illauq lives in Kemptville, Ontario, where she greets each morning by seeking the Gospel Mystery of the Day - the Word of the Lord for direct and practical application to the specific challenges & joys of the day. ArchivesCategories |