The Wheat and Weeds

Why does God allow irreligious, worldly and even the sinful to thrive and succeed? Jesus gives us the answer in today’s gospel. God planted only the wheat i.e. good people.  Satan, the enemy planted weeds i.e. wicked people. God doesn’t want to destroy the wicked people. God gives them chances even at the last moment of life. The wicked people reject God’s free gift of grace and they follow Satan who is active around the clock.  Satan is always trying to take us to hell.

God is just.  The only reason God allows those wicked people to be materially successful is to reward them for the little good they have done.  He permits the good to suffer on earth for the sins they have committed so they may have complete purification and enjoy eternal happiness in heaven.

In our modern society, the weeds are growing very fast. Adultery, homosexuality, and abortion are some of the modern weeds.  We pray that these weeds don’t enter our hearts.  We need the grace of God to destroy the weeds.  Fasting, prayer, confession, and Holy Mass are some of the weapons to destroy the weeds.  

“Lord, destroy the weeds which are obstacles to our relationship with you.  Let us be close to you every moment.”

                                               Amen