In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains why He speaks in parables: not to hide, but to reveal. He draws a clear line between merely hearing words and truly understanding with the heart. To see the Kingdom of God isn’t a matter of physical sight—it’s a matter of openness and faith. How often do we hear the Word of God—in Church, in prayer, in Scripture—but fail to see it in our lives? Parables aren’t riddles; they are invitations. Like the disciples, we’re being beckoned into a deeper relationship, where God’s “secrets” become less elusive. Let’s pray for eyes and ears that are not dull, but eager—ready to perceive God’s presence in the ordinary, the unexpected, the everyday.