The Weeds Among the Wheat

07-19-2026Weekly ReflectionFr. Fred Adamson

Dear Parishioners,

One of the beautiful characteristics of Jesus' teaching is His use of parables. Rather than simply giving instructions, He tells stories drawn from ordinary life; farming, baking bread, planting seeds, because these familiar images reveal extraordinary truths about the Kingdom of God.

This Sunday's Gospel presents us with three such parables: the weeds among the wheat, the mustard seed, and the yeast. Each reminds us that God is always at work, often in ways that are quiet, hidden, and far more patient than we might expect.

The parable of the weeds among the wheat speaks to the reality that good and evil often exist side by side in our world and even within our own hearts. We may wish that God would remove every difficulty, every injustice, and every weakness immediately. Yet the Lord's patience is not weakness, it is mercy. He gives time for conversion, growth, and healing. Rather than becoming discouraged by the presence of weeds, we are invited to focus on becoming faithful wheat, allowing His grace to transform us each day.

The mustard seed and the yeast remind us that God's Kingdom often begins in small and seemingly insignificant ways. A simple prayer, an act of kindness, an invitation to Mass, a word of encouragement, or a quiet sacrifice made out of love can become the beginning of something far greater than we can imagine. God delights in taking what appears small and using it to accomplish extraordinary things. Our task is not to measure success by size or immediate results but by faithful discipleship.

As a parish family, we are also reminded that caring for God's house is one way we express our gratitude for the blessings we have received. During the week of July 20-24, we will be refreshing the interior of our church with painting. During this time, the celebration of the 9:00 a.m. weekday Mass, Monday through Friday, will take place in the Parish Hall. All other weekday activities, prayers, and devotions will also be held in the Parish Hall while this work is completed.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding during these few days of improvement. We are truly blessed to have a parish campus that continues to serve so many people, and we are grateful that, through your generosity and stewardship, we are able to maintain and enhance our church for future generations. These improvements are another reminder that while the Church is first and foremost the People of God, the buildings entrusted to our care are sacred places where generations encounter Christ in Word and Sacrament.

May the Lord continue to plant the seeds of His Kingdom in our hearts and in our parish. Let us trust that even the smallest acts of faith, hope, and charity can bear abundant fruit for His glory. May we remain patient with ourselves and with one another, confident that God is always at work, bringing His good harvest to fulfillment in His perfect time.

May God bless you and your family.

In Christ.