Msgr. Moran this morning gave us a lesson on grammar. He explained that the imperfect is a verb form that Mark has Jesus use, e.i., Mark 4: 26-34. The imperfect is perfect for Jesus because the tense combines the past actions to a continuing or repeating state.The parable of the mustard seed is the perfect example of this imperfect use. The Kingdom of God continues on, as that little speck that got lost in the dirt and forgotten. That seed grows and grows to be a great bush so that even the birds can hide in its largess. God's kingdom is even greater. We will experience its reality and power, someday.
May God's kingdom come.
