Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A. Is.55:6-9; Ps.145:2-3,8-9,17-18; Phil.1:20-24,27; Matthew 20:1-16
As we reflect on today’s readings, we’re reminded that though God is ever present to those who call upon him, there’s a time limit to our search for Him. Unfortunately, we do not know how long we have here on earth, since the life we have is not ours. Hence, we must try to avoid whatever is unworthy of the gospel in our daily lives. Today’s Gospel reading reminds us that God’s ways are far from ours. He is so generous with his wages, he rewards us with what we can never deserve – eternal life.
Friends, God has a different idea of justice and fairness. This is why those who began work at 6am got the same pay with those who were employed at 5pm. We must therefore lose the attitude of thinking we deserve more of God’s blessings because we were baptised before others. In fact, the one who does good because he/she expects some reward is not deserving of the name ‘Christian’. As we reflect on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, let us embrace equality, reject envy, practice generosity, and trust in God’s sovereign will. These lessons can guide us in building a more just and compassionate society in our world.
God bless your Sunday ahead.
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Hmmm… 🤔
On days like this when the gospel is presented to us highlighting God’s nature of Justice which can be seen as unnatural from a human perspective, a lot is packed in to distill, comprehend & imagine if practical in our today world.
It also shows us where our Faith coles to play being that whilst unnatural, we have an example to follow, emulate and live out in our daily lives.
Dear Jesus, I offer up my moments of decisioning to you, keep reminding me that fairness should guide and true compassion must prevail. I want to me more like you each passing day to my neighbor & those I’m placed in authority over. Amen 🙏🏾
Thanks Fr Kay.