THE GOSPEL
Matthew 13:24-43 or 13:24-30The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed …
Lord,
you have given to the smallest of seeds
whatever it needed to become
the largest of plants
in the garden.
Like the mustard tree,
with the birds of the sky dwelling
in its branches, you have given all of us
everything we need to grow into your loving
family, caring deeply for each other
and for our environment with its
air, branches and
birds.
Help us grow. Nourish us
with your grace.
THE FIRST READING
Wisdom 12:13, 16-19
For though you are the master of might, you judge with clemency.
Gentle God,
you teach, by Jesus’ example,
that justice is kind,
that power
can
be
mild.
Let us learn from you.
THE SECOND READING
Romans 8:26-27
For we do not know how to pray as we ought,
but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
Holy Spirit,
dwelling
in us,
take our
small prayers, and
weave them into Christ’s own.
When the Father searches our hearts,
let him find those infinite acts of love
intertwined with our
little ones.
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