We cannot tell wheat from weeds — not in the world, not in the church, not even in ourselves. The line runs through every heart. The servants’ zeal to purify is the most natural instinct in the world, and it’s the one thing forbidden…

Today’s Gospel invites reflection, but it’s about more than that.

The same Sower who seems reckless with the seed is the good farmer who keeps scattering and tilling until the soil is ready.

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Like Bob Dylan, I love America (Go US Soccer 🇺🇸), but “My first allegiance is not to a flag, a country, or a man. My first allegiance is not to democracy or blood. But to a king and a kingdom.”

Indicative and imperatives; commands wrapped up in promises

Grace and vision, or love births love

“He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.”

The promise that bookends Matthew’s Gospel is for you

Christ’s peace proceeds repentance, and his Spirit empowers forgiveness…