“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field…He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom.”(Matthew 13:24, 37-38)  As children of God, we are all “good seeds.” We are blessed by God with the potential to accomplish much good in the world. We fulfill God’s plan when we spend time in prayer every day, use our skills to help others, and share our financial gifts to help build God’s kingdom on earth. Through our example of gratitude and generosity we sow “good seeds” on earth and ultimately help each other get to Heaven!

"El reino de los cielos puede compararse con un hombre que sembró buena semilla en su campo ... El que siembra buena semilla es el Hijo del Hombre, el campo es el mundo, la buena semilla los hijos del reino". - (MATEO 13:24, 37-38)  Como hijos de Dios, todos somos "buenas semillas". Somos bendecidos por Dios con el potencial de lograr mucho bien en el mundo. Cumplimos el plan de Dios cuando pasamos tiempo en oración todos los días, usamos nuestras habilidades para ayudar a otros y compartimos nuestros dones financieros para ayudar a construir el reino de Dios en la tierra. A través de nuestro ejemplo de gratitud y generosidad, sembramos “buenas semillas” en la tierra y, en última instancia, ¡nos ayudamos mutuamente a llegar al cielo!

Daily Mass, Sunday Mass, Family Rosary all continue to stream on worcesterdiocese.org, can be uploaded for automatic updating on eCatholic websites, and are available for viewing on Spectrum/Charter Ch 193.

Come Follow Me  is playing next week.

An Information Night will be held at St. Peter Church, 929 Main St., Worcester on Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30 pm explaining the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life.  A 30 week directed prayer experience in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola is being offered by a team of Jesuits and lay people experienced in Ignatian prayer.

Starting on September 29, each weekly session will be approximately ninety minutes and will include reflection, direction and a presentation. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings at St. Peter Church in Worcester. Information and an application form is available on the website: ignatianspiritualexercisesworcester.com or contact the team by email at worcspex19@gmail.com or call Dick Kirk at 508-885-4462.

Applications are available beginning July 1 for vendors to participate in the Vendor & Craft Fair at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 11 Day St, Webster to be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 am - 3 pm. Great opportunity for quilters, crafters, and vendors. for more information visit sacredheartwebster.org. Sponsored by the Sacred Heart Parish Music Ministry.