In the parable of the Sower, Jesus warns that the seed of faith can easily wither or be choked out by the worries of this life. In our cultural moment, these challenges feel even more acute. Constant noise, endless hurry and ubiquitous technology can erode our lives and make it almost impossible to encounter God. “It is not that we have anything against God, depth, and spirit… It is just that we are habitually too preoccupied to have any of these show up on our radar screens.” (Rolheiser)