Mt 13:19,22; The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the kingdom without understanding it, and the evil one comes and steals away what was sown in his heart.  The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit.

The seed that falls on fallow ground is Jesus Christ's analogy for those people who hear His word but do not understand it because they are distracted by worldly cares (thorns) or greed (weeds). Weeds are plants that grow in cultivated ground but are not desired for their beauty or use; they choke out other plants around them that would otherwise grow lushly.

Jesus warns His listeners about the dangers of neglecting their religious duty. In society today people are constantly bombarded with messages from every direction on what they should believe and how they should live their life. So many people today neglect their duty to God due to the overwhelming influence that these messages have on them. They can easily get caught up in worldly pursuits which lead them away from Christ and towards sin.

The seed sown on the path refers to someone who doesn't understand the word of the kingdom. For them, the word is like a seed that falls into an unprepared earth and cannot sprout or grow because their hearts are hardened by sin. The seed sown among thorns refers to someone who hears the word but can't understand it because they are too busy with worldly cares and worries, which choke out any chance for growth in their spiritual life.

The good seed stands for someone who understands the word of the kingdom and accepts it joyfully. They recognize that Jesus came to bring peace and joy to all people, so they try to be peacemakers in every situation."

Jesus loves me. Say it out loud.

Say it again Jesus loves me.


You are never alone. God Bless Brother Philip

Philip@clevelandbenedictines.org

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