Today's readings call us to enter into the profound mystery of God's patience and mercy. Without patience and mercy, our living together become impossible.

In the Book Wisdom (12:13,16-19), the Lord, in His immeasurable wisdom, shows patience towards all, granting sinners time to repent. He is forgiving and kind ( PS 85) We must do the same as we surrender our weaknesses to the Holy Spirit Who intercedes for us in wordless groaning (Rom 8:26-27).

The Gospel of Matthew (13:24-43) reveal profound truths about God's Kingdom. The parables of the wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed and the yeast, all symbolise God's patience and mercy in the process of growth and transformation. God always gives sinners a chance to change their ways. "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."(2 Peter 3:9)

Thank you Jesus for your loving kindness, patience and mercy towards us. Amen.

Father G. R. BIDZOGO SAC