Sunday Reflection: TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A)

 

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A)

Is 55:6-9; Phil 1:20-24,27; Matt 20:1-16a

God is Fair, Impartial and Generous

Image credit: Mangalore Diocese 

 

Our Life experience:

We must have noticed in a traditional, farming family. When the crop is ready for harvest, the whole family is out in the field working together. They do not work at the same pace. Dad and big brother would be in the field very early while little sister is still asleep. Mom and little sister would join them in the farm later. You see, dad and big brother go to work without breakfast but little sister would not go anywhere without breakfast. When she finally arrives in the farm she is more interested in asking silly questions and distracting the workers than in the work itself. At the end of the day all go home happy together. Supper is prepared and served. Does anyone suggest that you eat as much as you have worked? Not at all! Often the same little sister who did the least work is pampered with the best food. Yet no one complains, no one is jealous, and everyone is happy.

Message:

Last Sunday we asked a question - How often do we forgive our brothers or sisters? Today we ask -How much love do we give to our Christian duty?

Let us remember that in God’s eyes, all services, big or small is important and accounted for.

Here the focus is not the workers, but the landowner – God. He loves all of us equally. He is generous to all. His love is for all, the deserving and utterly undeserving. His Kingdom is open to all. The so-called saints and the sinners, both need the love of our heavenly Father.

Act:

Let us humble ourselves before God and pray for all those who need God’s love and mercy.

 

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Happy Sunday