Mark 4:1-20

Let us all remember that we are in the Holy Presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Gospel: Mark 4:1-20
“Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: “Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain. Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, some multiplying thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times.” Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”   When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables   so that, “they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!’ Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? The farmer sows the word. Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.”

Reflection
God created man as good hearers of the Word like the good ground. Imperfections may come along our way but we cannot get away with His Word. It penetrates to both our body and spirit. This is the grace we receive so we see other people and consider them as our brothers and sisters. It then calls each one to respond to His call through helping, giving and sharing. Man makes mistakes but despite that we still bring forth good fruit of the same quantity, though not of the same quality.

Lasallian Guiding Principle
LGP states that, “…communion as a way of accomplishing mission suggests the solidarity and collaboration that come from sharing in one vision, one spirit and one mission.” In Mark chapter 4, God says that “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear” Every people is given a chance to hear the word of God, to believe in Him. As lasallians, we cherish the word of God and believe everything He says. Some people might hear the Word of God but never value them In the end they’ll never grow and stay like the seed that was thrown or left in the rocky places or thorns. But for those who heard and believe Him will live a greater life like the seed in a good soil. They will become like our founder who became a good soil to the poor boys of France.

Prayer
Thank you God for all the things you’ve done for us, for giving us a chance to know and learn your word. Thank you for letting us live our life everyday. We ask for you guidance in every decision we will take. Give us strength and guide us always in every problems we encounter. We’re sorry for everything we’ve done, we repent for our sins and promise to do better for your Name. This we pray in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Our Lady of the Star, pray for us.
St. John Baptist De La Salle, pray for us.
St. Miguel Febres Cordero, pray for us.
Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Value: Communion in Mission (Nurturing Mission)
Culture Theme: We work harmoniously with others.
Productivity Theme: Teamwork
ICV WEEK 4: We believe in servant leadership and have great esteem for humility and obedience

Sources:
n.a (2011) The Parable of the Sower. Retrieved from:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+4:1-20&version=NIV&interface=amp
Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian Family
DLRAP Themes from DLSMHSI Lasallian Values and Culture – Productivity Manifestations –
Who is a Lasallian?

Prepared by: Rachelle S. Bautista and Sean Frances R. Manayon (Grade 12- Andres) through the
DLSMHSI Lasallian Mission and Linkages, Lasallian Formation and Social Action

Our Daily Lasallian Reflection and Prayer is DLSMHSI gift to the Lasallian family for the  2019 Celebration of the Year of Vocation and Tercentenary celebration of the death of our founder SJBDLS.