Philip Raj csc –
Readings: Judg 9: 6-15; Mt 20:1-16
The liturgy of the word invites us to understand the way God works in our lives. In today’s first reading we see the people ofShechem and Beth-Millo made Abimelech their king.
However, Jotham, the only surviving son of Gideon, questioned people’s intention. He warned the people that if the decision was not made in good faith, God would not be with them. It is a challenge for us to discern the ways of God in our life situations.
In the gospel, the parable of the workers in the vineyard makes us to become aware of the glorious grace of God. The landowner, who symbolizes God, against the human expectation treated all the laborers equally and paid equal wages to them. God’s pay is not as human being sees but as God knows and wills.
He gives fullness of life to all who come, no matter when they come, at the early call or the eleventh hour. No matter how sinful we were in the past, the moment we turn back to God and ask pardon for our sins, we are given forgiveness and peace.