“...unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it
remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yeilds a rich harvest,” (John
12: 24).The seed planted in the ground is a beautiful symbolism of growing in new life. Jesus announces his hour has come and He will suffer and die to gain abundant life for all.
Jesus is the grain of wheat. He was planted in the ground in death at Calvary, but rose to new life, a divinised life. His passion, death and resurrection have brought all for salvation and all to bear fruits of the Spirit in us: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control,” (Gal. 5:22).
Jesus tells us that only those who trust in Him, only those who let change and transformation come into life during this Lent, will ultimately experience a new meaning in life which opens a new opportunity for growth and maturity in faith.
The Responsorial Psalm today says, “Create a clean heart in me, O God,” (Ps 51) and invites us for a renewal that will restore us to a life at peace with God.
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