In this Commentary Clip, Tony explores the Parable of the Sower as recorded in chapter 13 of St. Matthew’s Gospel. As he explains, the various soil types the Sower casts His seeds upon reflects the various spiritual states we find ourselves in through life. One might question why the Divine Sower does not do more prep work before sowing the seeds, however, a close look at the dynamics reveal a patient, merciful, and endlessly loving God at work.
Be sure to check out Tony’s full Gospel Reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, A Kingdom of Beauty, Part 1.
Tony Crescio is the founder of FRESHImage Ministries. He holds an MTS from the University of Notre Dame and is currently a PhD candidate in Christian Theology at Saint Louis University. His research focuses on the intersection between moral and sacramental theology. His dissertation is entitled, Presencing the Divine: Augustine, the Eucharist and the Ethics of Exemplarity.
Tony’s academic publications can be found here.