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Understanding the Parables

From Michael Leong at The Expository Preaching Trust – “Parables have often superficially been compared to sermon illustrations – both seem to relate spiritual truths to earthly ev...

The Parables Jesus Told - Daughters of Promise - July 28

Jesus' parables continue to captivate and inspire thousands of years after their initial telling, offering a unique window into his message and purpose for humanity. By exploring t...

Parables, Pearls, and the Gift of Understanding: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This Sunday, Jesus teaches about the kingdom of heaven in parables that are so clear, even the apostles understand them. Gospel (Read Mt. 13:44-52) The Gospel reading gives us anot...

Parables Are For Sowing: Sunday Reflection

Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven & the Gift of Time: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This Sunday, Jesus uses parables to teach about the kingdom of heaven.  What do all three of them have in common? Gospel (Read Mt. 13:24-43) In this chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, Je...

Whoever has ears, let them hear!

He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.  Matthew 13:11 Why did Jesus spea...

Monday, July 27, 2026 - Small beginnings will have great endings. Well begun is half-done.

To read the texts click on the texts: Jer 13:1-11; Mt 13:31-35 There are three parts to the text of today. The first is the parable of the mustard seed (13,31-32) then is the para...

Why did Jesus tell the parables of the wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed, and the yeast? Leo XIV answers

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, July 19, 2026 The post Why did Jesus tell the parables of the wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed, and the yeast? Leo XIV...

Clutching What Is Not Really Mine - Daughters of Promise - September 7

Jesus delivers a scathing parable to the Pharisees, warning them that their abuse of power and rejection of Him will lead to their downfall, as God's true vineyard is not with thos...

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - Have you found the treasure?

To read the texts click on the texts: 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 The parables of the treasures hidden in a field and the pearl of great price which begin the Gospel...

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - Do you consider yourself a disciple or are you an outsider? How does your discipleship show in...

To read the texts click on the texts: Jer 2:1-3,7-8,12-13; Mt 13:10-17 This text concerns the reason for Jesus’ speaking in parables. While in Mark (4,10-12) a larger group asks a...

Aug. 2, 2026: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Scripture for Life - In this popular New Testament story, the apostles and the crowds experienced a parable in action — a happening whose importance could not be exaggerated.

Why Is There Evil In This World? Parable of the Wheat and Tares Matthew 13:24-30

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The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like? Matthew 13 #sermon

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - Are you too quick to condemn others merely by what you notice externally? Will you reserve your...

To read the texts click on the texts: Jer 14:17-22; Mt 13:36-43 These verses contain the interpretation or allegory of the parable of the weeds and are found only in the Gospel of...

Do You Have a Heart For God? Parable of The Sower – Matthew 13:1-9

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - Will you continue to be wheat even in a field that is made up largely of weeds?

To read the texts click on the texts:Wis12:13,16-19, Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 The first parable of the Gospel text of today, found only in the Gospel of Matthew, is known variousl...

Good seeds, good harvest

Lectionary for July 19, 2026 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Did you ever have a story or joke so good that you...

Friday, July 24, 2026 - What prevents you from listening to what God is calling you to do? What will you do about it tod...

To read the texts click on the texts: Jer 3:14-17; Mt 13:18-23 These verses contain what is known as the allegory of the parable of 13:10-17. Unlike Mark who does not give it a na...

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - If the sorting were to take place now, would you be kept or thrown away? What will you do to e...

To read the texts click on the texts: Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13:47-53 The parable of the Net (13,47-48) its interpretation (13,49-50) and the parable of the householder (13, 51-52) are fo...

Today in the Spirit: Proper 12A

This week the church will have us finish overhearing the remaining parables in Jesus’ third major teaching discourse in the Gospel of Matthew. The themes of growth, value, and abun...