Today’s Readings – Readings:Ezekiel 17:22-24 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Readings:Ezekiel 17:22-24 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

TODAY’S MASS readings are about how God works -- with us and without us.  In another sense, we could say they remind us that God’s work will be carried out whether we cooperate or not.  If we choose not to cooperate, God’s plans will not be frustrated but we ourselves will be the losers.

The Gospel consists of two parables which are quite different in meaning but which have a common theme in being connected with the growth of plants.

What is the Kingdom?

In the first parable Jesus tell us what the kingdom of God is like.

To begin with, perhaps a few words about the ’Kingdom’ are in order because it is a term which frequently appears in the Gospel.  What … Continue

Yesterday’s Readings – Saturday of week 10 of Ordinary Time - First Reading

Commentary on 2 Cor 5:14-21

Paul continues in his own defence. If his behaviour seemed objectionable it was simply because he was acting in and through the Lord. But he speaks in a spirit not of antagonism but of reconciliation.

He tells the Corinthians of the force t … Continue