Scripture Reflection

 

How do we view the people around us?

This week’s gospel reading is filled with images and lessons in the form of three parables. Jesus is speaking to the crowds and his disciples about the kingdom of heaven. He expertly uses simple stories to explain an intricate concept.

Why did the many writers of the Bible use poetic language instead of concise and factual statements?

How do we gain true freedom as the Children of God?

How are we to be good, well-formed disciples?

Do we spend the same amount of time being concerned about our spiritual welfare as we do our physical and material well-being?

Bread has been and continues to be one of the primary life sustaining food resources of peoples around the world. Why does Jesus, our true Bread of Life, give us hope in times of darkness? How can we be “bread” to those around us?

Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Look past the barriers and don't be short sighted. Seek His vision.

In this week’s Gospel reading, we are invited into a deep exchange between the Son and the Father.