Reflections on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

On this fifth Sunday of Epiphany we hear the parable of the wheat and the tares. 

There are many spiritual interpretations to be found in the father’s commentaries.  Some write about the mixture in the Church, some about the application to the human soul.  But interestingly, if we look beyond our text to v.36f, we have Jesus’ own interpretation of the parable, given to his disciples in response to their question as to its meaning.  His explanation is very straightforward.  (37-43)

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Reflections on the Second Sunday after Trinity

Our lessons today bring a tone of judgment.  Our Epistle echoes Jesus’ words in Matthew 25 regarding the curse of those who have not ministered unto the least of his brethren.  Our Lord’s parable in the holy Gospel speaks of those invited to the great feast who make all sorts of excuses as to why they can’t attend, who place everyday business ahead of the claims of God and the Kingdom, and who are no longer welcome.

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