As we go through a movement of Eucharistic renewal in our country, as we talk about evangelization and faith formation for adults in our parishes, as we look at ways to reach out to others in works of mercy, and as we go through the synodal process and a reimagining of the ministries in our parishes as proposed by Bishop Kopacz, the parable of the sower that we hear in Matthew's Gospel today has particular relevance for us, because I see all of this tying together.
The prayer of the sower
Almighty God, when we meet you in prayer, may we be in hope and expectation. May we be hungry for an encounter with you. May we be eager to learn from your holy word. We pray that you open our eyes and our ears to the presence of your Holy Spirit. May the seeds of your holy word that you have scattered among us fall on good soil. May they take root in our hearts and in our lives. May those seeds produce an abundant harvest of good words and good deeds. Lord, help us to always be good fertile soil. Help us to hear your will and to nurture your will in our lives. Help our words and our actions reflect the message of your Good News. Help us sow the seeds of your words in our lives and in the lives of others. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our teacher and our Lord. Amen.
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