A SOWER WENT OUT TO SOW

PRAYER PAUSE  

Saturday 23 September 2017, Padre Pio

A SOWER WENT OUT TO SOW

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “Some seed fell on the edge of the path and was trampled on.” (Luke 8:4-15)

Reflection. The parables are images that need thinking about if we are to gain something from them. They are so simple and straightforward they can pass us by. We know of the sower – how his seed fell in different places. The picture is a mirror we can see ourselves in. We can be distracted and not notice. We can have rock-like prejudices that prevent us hearing the word. We can be overwhelmed with work and worries. And sometimes we can be calm and quiet and attentive. The punch line is in the final bit; a hundred fold. It is possible and people do produce amazing results. Padre Pio, for instance, has changed the lives of thousands through his work and words. Jesus is not exaggereating or making empty promises. It is possible to produce astonishing fruit – each of us in our own way.  

Prayer. Lord, help us to trust your words. We really can do things that bring the reign of God alive in our midst. Amen.