Fr. Charlie Bouchard, OP, a Dominican priest in the Province of St. Albert the Great breaks open the Word for us today.

GOSPEL - Mark 4: 26-34

The Parable of the Mustard Seed
26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”

30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. 32 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”

33 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. 34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.

Marian Saturday

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Music:
Hail Mary Gentle Woman (Instrumental)
Salve Regina (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma

Two songs written by a Chirstian music composer/singer, Michael W. Smith. The first is a newer one, the second, is one sung by a choir with a marching band. Hope you enjoy!

Song 1: "O Praise the Name" by Michael W. Smith
Song 2: "Awesome God" featuring Victory Drum Line