Hear then the parable of the sower.
The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the kingdom without understanding it, and the evil one comes and steals away what was sown in his heart. (Matthew 13:18-19 NABRE)
I cannot help but think of our younger generation, lost to faith by scandal in God's own Church. It grieves me to confront the evil that came and stole away what was sown in so many hearts. Let us pray with confidence for them, that in God's time they will come to distinguish between the human failings of too many of our trusted priests and the eternal and enduring nature of the Church which Jesus founded while he was here with us.
We are the Church. We are healing, but it will take more time. Let us pray that God's mercy will overwhelm the disillusionment felt by those who had their trust taken from them. We know that this trouble will, in the end, be overcome, but it can be so difficult to stay patient.
Holy Spirit, please fill us with your patience and the understanding to see your presence in those around us each day.
Today, I will pray for the one who hears the word of the kingdom and has it stolen away.
Saint Sharbel Makhluf, who invites us to cooperate generously with God's grace, no matter what our situation in life may be, pray for us.
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