2002 July 28 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time at St Mark Catholic Church in Norman, OK
The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time at St Mark Catholic Church in Norman, OK
July 28, 2002
1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 + Romans 8:28-30 + Matthew 13:44-52
Matthew comes now to the end of Chapter 13, and the next discourse is about to begin: a discourse on Discipleship. His Jesus has drawn us in side. The parable of seed sown everywhere was spoken to the crowds by the lake side, and the final parable of the net is spoken from within to those who have asked and sought the meaning of these parables and shown desire to find the kingdom of heaven. For some that effort is as easy as tripping over something that was right in front of them. For others, it is a labor of desire that goes on and on. … more »