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families of volun-
teer activity friends,
families of church
friends. Living in
love transforms us
and it transforms
others.
The gospel mes-
sage also speaks
of something fa-
miliar, yet mysteri-
ous, which is the
kingdom of God.
Through the par-
ables of the mustard seed and the yeast, we are reminded that small things
count. The tiny mustard seed grew to be a tree, which attracted numerous birds
because they loved the little black mustard seeds which it produced. Leaven,
too, is another small but powerful change agent. A lump of dough, left alone, re-
mains simply a lump of dough. However, when leaven is added, the dough is
transformed into rich and wholesome bread. God˅s kingdom works similarly. It
starts from the smallest beginnings in the hearts of men and women who are re-
ceptive to God˅s word.
We have each been drawn to the kingdom of God by many, many small things.
They can be acts of kindness, words of encouragement, words of friendship, ex-
periences both good and bad, and they have been coordinated to show us
something about divine life.
P
RAYER
Lord, Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit and transform me into the Christ-like ho-
liness you desire. Walk with me on my spiritual path and instill in me a holy de-
sire to live for your greater glory. Amen.
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N
ANCY
F
LORES
Dismissal Minister