July 24 Foundation of Our Lady of Cambron France (1148) Gospel: Matthew 13:18-23 Image created using Google AI Image Creator. Today’s Gospel is Jesus explaining His own parable of the sower, naming exactly what happens to the seed that falls on the path, in the rocks, amongst the thorns, and in good soil, and what kind of heart each condition represents. He doesn’t leave the meaning a mystery for those who’ve asked sincerely; He explains it plainly to them. It’s worth noticing that Jesus doesn’t explain the parable to the crowd; He explains it privately to the ones who stayed close enough to ask. Understanding deepens in proximity to Him, not from a distance. The people who get the fuller picture are the ones willing to stay near long enough to ask the follow-up question. Stay close enough to Jesus today to actually ask the follow-up question instead of settling for a surface read of your faith. Don’t just hear the parable and move on; ask God plainly what it means for yo...
