Why Parables

Our Scripture for today presents an enigmatic response to why Jesus speaks in parables. (Mt 13: 10-17). We are left with questions and vague innuendoes, but basically the reason is search deeply and prayerfully the thoughts Jesus proposes. It's one thing to hear and another to understand...Jesus wants his followers to understand and put into practice his teachings.  We can hear with our ears, and not understand, look with our eyes and not see. That's why daily reflection on Scripture is essential to growing in our faith and in our relationship to God  Just 15 minutes, minimum...which usually goes longer...is enough to get our wheels turning and our understanding deepened. May we come to see and hear more clearly and shape our behavior accordingly.
Bro. Rene