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“The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” Mt.13:43 
     In today’s Gospel, there are three parables that refer to the kingdom of God. The first parable of good seed and weed. The second, of mustard grain. And the third, of yeast and flour. How are these three related?  The first indicates our human situation and the difference between the action of God and us. The second and third indicate how to respond and act on that situation. 
     That is, in the words of the Gospel, there are not only good seeds but also weeds.  God loves us so much that He gives us freedom and respects it. Therefore, He never forces and always leaves each of us free in our choice and in our actions. God is not helpless but patient. He is not indifferent but hopeful and confident of us. In his patience He always offers ample opportunity to always know what is right and wrong, to evaluate the value of everything, to choose the best and to follow what is upright and positive. We must take responsibility for our lives.   
     Let’s engage with what each of us needs to do and how we should act. What to do and how to do it?