Nothing Stops the Growth of the seed into plant

Gospel Thoughts*

*Ordinary Season : C Cycle : 3rd Week - Friday*

*GOSPEL -  Mk 4:26-34*

*FIRST READING 2 Sm 1:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17*

*Nothing Stops the Growth of the seed into plant*

*1) The Growth of the Seed*

The Gospel of the day presents to us two parables, which show us the growth of the seed and the mustard seed. 

Both these seeds were sowed in the Land and once they were sowed, the growth starts 

Once the growth starts, there is no question of stop. It continues until it produces fruit. 

*2) Various stages of the Growth*

As mentioned in the Gospel, after sowing the seeds, it sprouts. 

*first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once, for the harvest has come*

This shows the process of growth in producing the Fruit. 

*3) There is no backword  growth*

Once the growth starts, it continues.

The growth is always forward.

The growth neither stops or it goes backword

This is the beauty of the growth of seed. 

*4) Baptism sows the seed of faith in us*

Our life is a field, in which the seeds of faith have been sown during the time of Baptism

If so, what is the growth that has taken place in my life 

How is the growth of this seed of faith  in my life? 

Has it become a strong plant like mustard tree? 

Has it become ready for harvest? 

*5) The seed of faith*

This seed supposed to sprout and produce abundant fruit. 

Am I creating an atmosphere to sprout, and to grow the seed of faith? 

The seed of faith has the capacity to become a strong tree like a mustard tree.

The seed of faith is able to produce fruit. 

Its better to reflect about the situation of  seed of faith in my life. 

How looks the plant of faith in my life? Is it strong, lushy  green or dried up? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*