Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase from the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer.
“It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.” (Mark 4:26-34)
MUSTARD SEED OF FAITH: I have always admired people with an obviously strong faith. They seem to be at peace, never letting the outside world get to them. They appear to be self-assured and convicted. This makes sense. After all, the core of their strong faith resides in the knowledge that all things are possible with God.
The words of Jesus in today’s gospel should bring us comfort and allow us to move forward with confidence. The words encourage us, letting us know even the smallest amount of faith produces great things – produces great things for us, but as it continues to grow, produces great things because of us.
Take heart – pray that God will allow the mustard seed of faith planted in our heart to produce great things.
“Jesus uses the image of a mustard seed (the tiniest of seeds) to teach us that the smallest acts of faith and charity will, with God‘s grace, multiply in ways we cannot imagine. Be assured there is nothing too small or insignificant you will do today – if carried out in faith.” – Bishop Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, VA
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