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Wicked workers in the vineyard
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that the vineyard belongs to God. Everything we have- our families, our work, our parish, and our gifts- has been entrusted to us so that we may bear fruit for His Kingdom. Fear, selfishness, and resentment can keep us from producing that fruit. Christ calls us instead to cultivate faith, mercy, generosity, and peace. This week, ask yourself: What fruit am I offering to the Lord? May we be faithful stewards of God's vineyard and allow Christ's love to transform both our hearts and our community.
 
“Now what do you think the owner of the vineyard will do to those tenants when he comes?” They said to him, “He will kill those evil men, and then he will lease his vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest.” Jesus then said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes’?” 
 
Lord Jesus, you are the cornerstone of our lives and the Lord of the vineyard. Help us to bear the fruits of faith, mercy, and generosity. When fear, anger, or resentment take root in our hearts, fill us with Your Spirit so that we may choose peace, compassion, and love. May all we do give glory to You and help build Your Kingdom. For You live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
Scripture:  Matthew 21:40-42 (NCB)
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