Sexagesima, Sunday Next before Lent, February 7th, 2021

 

Sexagesima, or the Sunday Next before Lent, February 7th, 2021

When Our Blessed Saviour told the parable of the "Sower,"  (St. Luke 8:4 ff)   He explained that the Sower sows his seed on various types of ground.  Some of the seed went on rock, some of the seed went among thorns, some of the seed fell by the wayside, etc.  The parable certainly makes sense for it shows that the seed will grow (or not grow, for that matter) depending on the soil it is planted in.  And yet we always have to remember that we have a say in what kind of "soil" we offer the seed to be planted in.  In other words, the "seed" in the parable is the Word of God.  And we in a certain sense are the soil.  Thus, are we listening to God?  Are we open to hearing God's word?  Are we searching for God?  Do we want to find God in our lives?  It is really up to us if we find God.  It is really our choice if we hear God or not.  God is always near-by.  God is always close.  God is always speaking to us.  But we need to make a point to notice that God is near.  We need to make the effort to listen to what God is saying to us.  We need to be open to receive what God is planting . . . . what He is sowing.  So, while it is true that there are various types of "soil" . . . . some better than others.  The truth of the matter is that the type of soil we become is really up to us.    What kind of "soil" are you?  

PLEASE NOTE:  St. Margaret Church will NOT meet on Sunday, February 7th, 2021.

St. Margaret Church is still being affected, as is the whole world, by the Coronavirus outbreak.  Specifically, our church is not allowed to meet as we would like due to CDC and State recommendations.  But despite these recommendations, our members still continue to pray to Our Heavenly Father.  Our members still continue to reach out to their neighbors and loved ones.  Our members still continue to be the face and hands and instruments of the Lord throughout these troubling times.  Additionally, Fr. Todd also continues to post his sermons and reflections online.  So, please continue to pray for St. Margaret Church and all the Christian Churches throughout the world that we may continue to stay close to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.   

And please remember that you can still show support to St. Margaret Church by sharing these posts on social media . . . sharing the sermons and reflections of Fr. Todd on social media as well.  In this way, despite any sort of "lock-down," you will help St. Margaret Church continue to spread the Gospel and continue to tell the world about our love for Our Blessed Saviour!