Jesus proposed a parable to the crowds. “The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the ‘birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.’”
He spoke to them another parable. “The Kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened.”
All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables. He spoke to them only in parables, to fulfill what had been said through the prophet:
I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has lain hidden from the foundation of the world.
The Gospel of the Lord,
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
ReflectionReflection Guide
We sometimes underestimate the good we can do because our efforts seem too small to matter. Yet every parent who patiently raises a child in faith, every volunteer who serves without seeking recognition, and every Christian who chooses honesty, forgiveness, and compassion is helping build God's Kingdom. We may not immediately see the results, but God is at work in ways beyond our understanding. When we faithfully offer Him the little we have, He can use it to transform lives, families, and entire communities.
Gospel Reflection Cloud
What word or message speaks to you today?
Share a word or short phrase that expresses what you feel about today's Gospel, what you reflect on about the message. Example: trust, listen more, choose what matters...
