Jesus always starts in small ways so as not to overwhelm us. Many have come to love the little flower, St. Therese of Lisieux. She is famous for her “Little Way.” She wanted to go on missions to spread Jesus’ love.
However, her poor health from tuberculosis kept her from traveling beyond the convent. Her love for Jesus was so strong that she offered every penance that came her way, including her sufferings, for the conversion of mission lands. She became the patron saint of missions and a Doctor of the Church.
I first read her autobiography during my novitiate, and I must say her “Little Way” has inspired me ever since. She is the mustard seed planted in the ground; she is the little yeast mixed into the Church’s dough, bringing thousands and millions of people closer to Jesus.
We can plant so many mustard seeds in the hearts of others through a kind act, a smile, or a prayer every day. May the good love Jesus has for each of us be the yeast that leavens others’ lives and dealings, making them something great for God.
Jesus always starts in small ways to avoid overwhelming us. Imagine the twelve disciples who first followed Jesus becoming 1.2 billion Catholics today. The Gospel Challenge:
Ask the Lord who will benefit from your yeast He spreads in the hearts of others today. Ask Him to help you bring out the best in them. Start as small as you wish, but do it with love. Love Your Neighbor!
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Fr. Rick’s Homily: Tuesday, 30th Week Ordinary Time
October 27, 2026
Luke 13:18-21
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102726.cfm
Something small but beautiful for God.
Jesus always starts in small ways so as not to overwhelm us. Many have come to love
the little flower, St. Therese of Lisieux. She is famous for her “Little Way.” She wanted to
go on missions to spread Jesus’ love.
However, her poor health from tuberculosis kept her from traveling beyond the convent.
Her love for Jesus was so strong that she offered every penance that came her way,
including her sufferings, for the conversion of mission lands. She became the patron
saint of missions and a Doctor of the Church.
I first read her autobiography during my novitiate, and I must say her “Little Way” has
inspired me ever since. She is the mustard seed planted in the ground; she is the little
yeast mixed into the Church’s dough, bringing thousands and millions of people closer
to Jesus.
We can plant so many mustard seeds in the hearts of others through a kind act, a smile,
or a prayer every day. May the good love Jesus has for each of us be the yeast that
leavens others’ lives and dealings, making them something great for God.
Jesus always starts in small ways to avoid overwhelming us. Imagine the twelve
disciples who first followed Jesus becoming 1.2 billion Catholics today.
The Gospel Challenge:
Ask the Lord who will benefit from your yeast He spreads in the hearts of others today.
Ask Him to help you bring out the best in them. Start as small as you wish, but do it with
love.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
www.bscchurch.com
www.rosminians.com
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