Thirtieth Tuesday of Ordinary Time

“To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch of dough was leavened.”

Little acts of love and mercy can have great effects on our lives and the lives of those around us. We might be tempted to believe that we cannot make a difference in this world. We might be tempted to disbelieve that what little we can do has the potential to raise people up to heavenly heights. However, God gives us gifts, talents, and graces for the very purpose of expanding His Kingdom on earth. We cannot do that if we are afraid, doubtful, or hesitant in regards to our faith. This is why Jesus constantly reminds his disciples to "Be not afraid." The Holy Spirit speaks these same words to us through our consciences and it is up to us to set aside our insecurities and trust in God's Plan. If we do this, then we can leaven the world, raise it up, and nourish the souls of those around us.

What little things can we do to know, love, and serve God and His children? What gifts, talents, and graces has God given us in order to do His Will? How have we used them in the past and how can we use them better in the days ahead?

O Lord, make us into leaven for the world and raise it up to heavenly heights.

Amen.