3RD WEDNESDAY HOMILY OF THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A
3RD WEDNESDAY HOMILY OF THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: The parable of the sower from Mark’s Gospel Version
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
Heb 10:11-18; Psalm 109(110):1-4; Mark 4:1-20
INTRODUCTION
Today, we celebrate Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time. And the readings invite us to reflect on themes of forgiveness, growth in faith, and preparing our hearts to receive God’s word.
FROM OUR FIRST READING
In the first reading, we are reminded that, Jesus’s sacrifice fully takes away our sins. Unlike the repeated offerings of the Old Covenant, His one sacrifice was enough to cover all sin, making additional offerings unnecessary. Jesus’s sacrifice frees us from the burden of guilt, allowing us to approach God with confidence. We do not need to live in fear of being unforgiven. Instead, we can trust that God’s mercy is greater than any sin. This freedom is a gift that invites us to live with hope and to continually turn to God when we fall short.
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FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
In the gospel reading, we hear the Parable of the Sower from the version of Marks Gospel, and here, Jesus describes how different types of soil represent the ways people receive God’s word. Seeds that fall on the path, rocky ground, or among thorns face many obstacles and do not grow well. But the seed that falls on good soil grows strong, showing that an open and prepared heart is essential for real growth in faith.
WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM OUR GOSPEL PASSAGE OF TODAY?
This parable teaches us that faith requires both openness and effort. Good soil doesn’t happen on its own—it needs to be prepared and cared for. Likewise, we are called to clear away distractions, doubts, and anything that prevents God’s word from taking root in our hearts. By focusing on God and setting aside the things that keep us from Him, we make room for our faith to grow.
CONCLUSION
Dear friends in Christ, Spiritual growth doesn’t happen instantly; it takes time and commitment. The liturgy of today, encourages us to be patient and steady in nurturing our faith. By keeping our hearts open and removing obstacles, we allow God’s word to grow in us and shape our lives.
The Lord be With You!
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