26th July 2018 Thursday 16th Week of Ordinary Time - Ss. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reflection
Jeremiah 2:1-3,7-8,12-13, Matthew 13:10-17
“Perceive and believe”

Jesus spoke in parables and not everyone would understand them. It is not because His listeners were not intellectually capable of understanding the parables. Jesus’ parables are not meant to be understood with the mind, but to grasp the deeper meaning with hearts of faith.

Only those with simple and humble hearts can truly go deeper and grasp the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ words. Only those with open and receptive hearts dare to allow the Word of God to confront, challenge and transform their lives.

Today, let us open our hearts to Jesus and allow His Word to enter deep into our hearts so that we can perceive Him in our reality and allow Him to lead us to live with a greater purpose.

Questions for reflection:
1) Do I take God’s Word for granted?

2) How can I allow His Word to be alive and active in me?