Tuesday of week 30 in Ordinary Time
Gospel Luke 13:18-21
“It is like the yeast a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour till it was leavened all through”. Jesus is comparing the Kingdom of God to the yeast which leavens the entire flour. This is how the Kingdom of God works. It’s the work of God. Just as yeast works unseen yet powerfully within dough to cause it to rise, so too does the Kingdom of God operate within the world and in our lives—quietly, but with transformative power. Only thing is that we must let it work in us. The key to this transformation is our openness to letting this work unfold within us. We might not always perceive the immediate effects, but the Kingdom of God is continuously active, often in subtle and gradual ways, transforming individuals and communities. It’s a reminder that spiritual growth and the work of God often happen quietly, beneath the surface, and with time can lead to profound change. The message calls for faith and patience, as well as an active willingness to allow God’s presence to permeate and transform our lives, just as yeast does to the dough. The transformation may not always be visible immediately, but it’s inevitable once we allow God’s Kingdom to work within us. Let’s reflect: Do I join faith and patience in the growth of my relationship with God?
Don Giorgio