Dearest Goddaughter,
One of my favorite Disney animated movies is "The Lion King." There is a scene in the movie where Simba's uncle, Scar, with his band of hyenas, sings the song "Be Prepared." Today's parable of the sower of seeds reminded me of that song because Jesus is telling us to always be prepared. Prepared for what, you ask? Well, I think the Gospel Acclamation gives us the answer to that question: "The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower. All who come to him will have life forever." Christ is telling us to be prepared to receive his word given to us by His only Begotten Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As we go through life, many things will distract us from being the true follower that Christ calls us to me. However, our biggest challenge is ourselves. We have the tendency to want to stay on the sideline rather than get into the game. We want others to take the lead rather than us. We are content with coming up with the great ideas but not willing to follow through, whatever the reason may be. Or we get wrapped up with wanting stuff and more stuff that we lose sight of what is important in life, which is God above all and then our family and friends.
Therefore, to receive the word of God and to receive the Body and Blood of Christ worthily at Mass, it is important for us to prepare the "soil" of our heart through prayer, reflection, and going to Mass. We must persevere in faith and put God first and foremost in our life. When we do, we will find that everything else in our life will fall into place but, more importantly, we will know in our mind and heart that Jesus is always with us, in the joyful moments but especially in times of challenges - big and small.
So be prepared dearest goddaughter. Pray daily. Trust in God always. And we will feel Christ's loving and merciful presence in our life. I am sure of it. Jesus, I trust in you.
Love,
Bỏ Phúc
P.S. These are the readings for the day: Is 55:10-11, Rom 8:18-23 and Matthew Mt 13:1-23.
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