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Gospel Reflection for Sunday, June 15, 2025

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

 

Gospel: Mark 4:26–34

 

“To what shall we compare the kingdom of God…? It is like a mustard seed… once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants.”

 

Reflection: “The Quiet Work of God”

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus offers two parables about seeds to describe the Kingdom of God. Both stories remind us that God’s work often begins in small, hidden ways—like a seed buried in the ground—and grows quietly, almost unnoticed, until one day it surprises us with its fullness.

The parable of the mustard seed reminds us that even our smallest acts of faith and love can become something great in God’s hands. The parable of the growing seed shows us that the growth of the Kingdom is ultimately God’s doing—not ours. We are invited to plant, to trust, and to wait.

 

This Gospel is especially comforting in times when we feel like our efforts are insignificant or when we don’t see immediate results. God is always at work, even when we cannot see it.

 

A Challenge for the Week

Think about an area of your life where you feel frustrated or impatient—maybe in your faith, family, or ministry. Ask God for the grace to trust His timing. Look for a small way to plant a seed this week: a kind word, a silent prayer, an act of generosity. You may not see the fruit right away, but the Kingdom is growing.