11th Sunday - B (June 17, 2012)

Commentary
Mark 4: 26-34

The Very Small Thing in God's Hands


One of the messages Jesus gives in these two parables seems clear and simple:  the smallest action, with God's grace, can become great.


And this often happens without us knowing how and when.  It even has little to do with our efforts, as seen in the case of a sleeping farmer.