‘Summon the laborers and give them their pay,
beginning with the last and ending with the first.’

Matthew 20:8

Matthew 20:1-16

Reflection

Jesus tells a parable about a man who hires men at different times during the day to work in his vineyard. They all get paid the same wage, even though each worked different amounts of time. Some of the men complain, but the owner says he has not cheated them and has been fair.

Each of us has responded to God’s call at different points in our lives, some earlier and some later. We can all receive the same reward though – eternal life with God.

This might not seem fair at times, especially if we have dedicated most of our lives to Christ, and others we know turn to him at the last minute. However, this is not the attitude we should have. We should be grateful that a person has responded to God’s love and chosen him. We should desire for all people to go to heaven, especially those who are far from him now. Let us pray for all we know to come to Christ and accept the eternal reward he offers us.

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Saint of the Day

St. John Eudes: 1601 – 1680

“The Christian life is a continuation and completion of the life of Christ in us. We should be so many Christs here on earth, continuing His life and His works, laboring and suffering in a holy and divine manner in the spirit of Jesus.” St. John Eudes