About this episode

Sr. Ann reflects on the Gospel parable of the weeds and encourages listeners to seek God's help in removing distractions from their lives.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable of a farmer whose enemy sewed weed seeds into his fields. At the harvest, his laborers collect the weeds and burn them. The devil is the enemy who sews seeds into our lives to distract us from Jesus. Don’t let the weeds grow in your life. Ask God for the power to remove them in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Sr Ann reflects on the Sunday Readings: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

People in this episode

Host: Sr. Ann Shields

Topics covered

• spiritual growth
• Gospel reflection
• parables
• sacraments
• overcoming distractions

Keywords

• weeds
• Gospel
• Jesus
• sacrament of reconciliation
• spirituality
• distractions
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19, Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16, Romans 8:26-27, Matthew 13:24-43

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