When we were children, some of us relished the thought of reading mystery novels. Modern-day children spend countless hours entertaining themselves with video games that are based on the unknown. Who among us has not been caught up in such an adventure, yet do we realize that there is yet another mystery unfolding right before our eyes?
We have the great privilege to be part of the daily unfolding of God's plan. It has already taken root in our lives on the day of our baptism, but like a tiny mustard seed (cf Lk 13:19), like a single grain of yeast (cf Lk 13:21), this mystery remains dormant and undetected until it is fed and watered. It only takes the most minute amount of either of these (food or water) for us to already begin seeing signs of God's work in our lives. Even if all we can offer is a desire to know Him, he will begin to reveal himself to us.
Today, let us give thanks for God's gifts: he has planted the first seeds of faith in our hearts. These seeds have been watered by the example of faith that we have witnessed in our parents and in other people who have played a part in teaching and forming us into the people we are today. Let us also care for these seeds of faith by watering them regularly with the Word of God and by feeding them with the gift of the Eucharist. God will do the rest.
Have a great day.
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