Every now and then, the gospels during Sunday Masses gather around the parables, presenting a cluster of teachings. In one parable, a sower scatters seeds in various places, but only those that fall on fertile soil thrive. This is often seen as an illustration of the ideal disposition towards faith – grace reaches everyone, but only those open to it can truly bear fruit. Another parable tells of a shepherd who leaves his flock to search for one lost sheep, symbolizing Jesus constantly seeking those who have strayed from the faith in order to bring them back home. Then there is the parable of the landowner who allows wheat and weeds to grow together, knowing that come harvest time, only the wheat will be gathered and the weeds burned. This parable depicts mortal existence, where good and evil coexist, but ultimately, good prevails while evil festers in eternal darkness.
However, another interpretation of these parables focuses on God as the central character, portraying Him as a reckless sower who wastes seeds, a negligent shepherd who abandons his flock, and a shrugging landowner who allows wheat and weeds to grow together. These parables speak of a God who embraces all, allows everything to grow, and has faith in the free will of humanity. In this light, we can also view these parables as a glimpse of our ideal selves, representing the goodness we can all aspire to.
We are called to be like the reckless sower, taking risks and trying even when success seems impossible. We should give our all, even when hope seems lost, regardless of the obstacles imposed by government, industry, and the economy. Because good, hard work will bear fruit, although it may take time to see and requires patience. We must also embody the negligent shepherd, never giving up on those who have lost their way. They may have fallen for lies and deceptions, but they deserve our care and support. And like the shrugging landowner, we should discern good from evil, knowing that even if evil seems to triumph temporarily, those who do good and uphold the truth will always prevail.
When we view ourselves as the main characters of these parables, we are no longer passive entities like seeds or sheep. We become active participants, casting seeds, harvesting fruits, and leading our own flock. Instead of being submissive in the face of power and oppressive systems, we must demand greater things for ourselves and imagine a better future. We should not allow the voices of evil to make empty promises without evidence, for that would reduce us to mere dust, trampled upon in the name of voluntary enslavement.
The state of our nation is not determined by a single person surrounded by loyal followers, but by the toiling, unnoticed, and quiet individuals who make our food, labor tirelessly, and serve on the frontlines without recognition. We should not think of ourselves as passive beings, but as active contributors to the nation, shaping its destiny. Reimagining these parables can help us break free from the passivity that has plagued us as a country. However, it all starts with imagining greater things for ourselves and demanding them.
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