Religious
Education
Co-ordinator

Last Sunday's Gospel scripture passage was about Jesus' powerful messages in the Parable of the Sower.

I would like to invite you to reflect on this story and its meaning for all of our lives.

The Parable of the Sower A reflection from Rina Wintour's Just Imagine 2
Once there was a man who went out to sow grain.	A man or a woman or even a child goes out to proclaim the Word of God.
As the seed was scattered, some of it fell on the path, where it was stepped on and eaten by the birds.	Sometimes the Word of God falls on deaf ears. No one listens, no one understands.
Some seeds fell on rocky ground and when the plants sprouted, they dried up because the soil had no moisture.	Some listen and believe, but when the going gets tough, their faith falters and fails.
Some seeds fell among the thorn bushes which grew up with the plants and choked them.	Some listen to the Word of God for a while but are not prepared to pray, study and reflect. When evil tempts them to question, they find they can no longer believe or trust.
And some seeds fell into good soil, the plants grew and bore grain, a hundred grains each.	Some listen, hear and follow the Word of God. It finds a home deep in their hearts and they cherish it as a treasure. Their faith is evident in their commitment to promoting and enhancing the reign of God in their everyday actions, attitudes and orientations.

May you find your calling as you listen to the Word in order to follow Jesus' way.

Kind regards

Liana Stella

REC