Holy Infant Catholic Church
Father Michaels Weekly Thoughts
WEEKLY THOUGHTS 15th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JULY 12th, 2026.
Dear friends, welcome to the celebration of the 15th Sunday after Pentecost and the second Sunday in July. Hope you had wonderful celebration of July 4th and the 250th Independence Anniversary. God bless America.
In the Gospel Reading of last Sunday- Mt 11: 25-30, we heard Jesus in a prayer praising and thanking God for having revealed the mysteries of the kingdom to the simple and unlearned Apostles and disciples. They had the disposition of faith and humility. God reveals himself to us through his Son Jesus. Knowing Jesus is more like knowing the Father and to anyone he chooses to reveal himself. Jesus invites us to live the life of the Spirit to be his disciples.
The first Reading Is 55: 10-11 the word of God is sent purposely to transform us – making us holy as rain and snow gives life to the plants. It is very important to let ourselves – our spiritual life be nourished by the Word and Sacrament. This will enable us to bear the desirable fruits of the kingdom of God in our lives.
The desirable goal and purpose of the Word of God to transform lives is the focal point in the Gospel of Mt 13: 1-23. Jesus reiterates that knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven is revealed to those who listen with faith and humility and take time to ponder about it.
Jesus explains the Seed in the Parable as the Word of God that falls on different kind of ground. The seed that falls on good ground makes the seed grow and yields a good harvest. The seed that falls on bad soil makes it difficult for the seed to grow and it dies prematurely.
We have the opportunity for the Word of God to fall upon us every day. My duty and task are to provide a conducive environment for the seed of faith to grow and produce the desirable fruits of the kingdom of God. I also need to respond to God’s message personally. Ground and soil represent various types of people in the Church and Society.
What kind of ground or soil fits my description? Lord, give me the courage to nourish my faith with acts of the life of the Spirit. Have a great week everyone.