The gospel today speaks to us about a parable of a garden, the sower of good seeds and weeds in and amongst his crops. An invasion of “weeds,” those things that I had not intended to plant nor want in my garden. I am sure we all have planted things—flowers and vegetables—that have been invaded by the weeds of the garden. It is a part of life.

To “evangelize” means to bring the love, purpose and meaning of God to someone’s existence. Now, some of us may say, “How can I do that? I don’t have the knowledge to speak eloquently about the Church and our faith?” Well, to be clear and to the point, St. Francis of Assisi said it best, “Speak often and sometimes use words!” Briefly, the way we live our faith in-and-through our daily lives is the best teaching tool.