07/11/2026
...in anticipation of hearing the 'Parable of the Sower' as the Gospel reading during our service tomorrow (Sunday July 12th) at 9 AM, here is a story which is credited to Anthony de Mello, a Jesuit priest, psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, writer, and public speaker originally from India...
"A woman dreamed that she walked into a shop in the mall and, to her surprise, found God behind the counter. "What do you sell here?" she asked. "Everything your heart desires," said God. Hardly daring to believe what she was hearing, the woman decided to ask for all the best things a human being could wish for. "I want peace of mind, and love, and happiness, and wisdom, and freedom from fear," she said. Then, as an afterthought, she added, "Not just for me, but for everyone" God smiled, "I think you've got me wrong, dear," God said. "We don't sell fruits here. Only seeds.''