This Sunday, we hear the wonderful imagery of Jesus’ parables regarding the Kingdom of Heaven (the realm/reign of God’s empire of love which Jesus proclaims has come near for all): a tiny mustard seed, yeast for bread, a valuable treasure, fine pearls, a net cast for fish. We also hear a timeless & timely question asked by the apostle Paul nearly 2000 years ago: “What then are we to say about these things?” With all that we face in the world, and in our lives, Paul reminds us of the gift of the Holy Spirit for our prayer – and the uplifting conclusion that there is “nothing in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord!” (not even a COVID pandemic….!!!)
