But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance. (Luke 8:15 NABRE)
In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus describes four types of responses that we can have to his preaching:
- those who never accept the word of the kingdom
- those who believe for a while but fall away because of persecution
- those who believe, but in whom the word is choked by worldly anxiety and the seduction of riches
- those who respond to the word and produce fruit abundantly
Today's verse describes #4, how we ought to respond to God's word. Some biblical scholars hold that this passage derives from early Christian reflection about apostasy from the faith that was the consequence of persecution and worldliness.*
Today, I will embrace God's word in my heart, seeking to spread and share the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22).
Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary and patron of fathers, pray for us.
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