{"product_id":"the-sower-sows-the-word","title":"The Sower Sows the Word","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflections on the Weekday Readings for the Liturgical Year 2026–27.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reflections in this book are based primarily on the gospel readings for the weekdays of the coming liturgical year, 2026\/27, but they also refer to the first reading when its message links with the gospel reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese reflections may be of service to priests who offer a short reflection on the readings of the day at weekday Masses. Where there is a weekday Liturgy of the Word in the absence of a priest, they can be read as a reflection on the readings. Parish prayer groups may also find them helpful. Many people like to reflect quietly on the weekday readings prior to hearing them proclaimed at Mass. It is hoped that these reflections will serve as a help to personal prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title of the book is taken from the opening line of the explanation of the parable of the sower in the gospel of Mark (4:14). The parable of the sower can be heard as a word of encouragement to people of faith in what can seem like a faithless age. The parable assures us that if we create an opening in our hearts for the word of the Lord, we can never underestimate the many and varied ways the Lord will work within us and through us for the coming of God’s kingdom to earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: \u003cspan\u003eFr Martin Hogan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACN Church Resources DAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65544612643165,"sku":"#B0039","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7954\/1853\/files\/the-sower-sows-the-word_5c43fe28-d8d0-4f7c-8d46-3c6024e7a76d.jpg?v=1786454317","url":"https:\/\/acnchurchresources.ie\/products\/the-sower-sows-the-word","provider":"ACN Church Resources DAC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}