25^th Sunday of the Year (A)

Is. 55: 6-9; Psalm 144; Fil. 1,20c-24,27a; Mt. 20: 1-16a

Read: “Are you being envious because I am generous?”. Take note of the characters and the reactions of those in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Reflect: Why do you find it difficult to rejoice at the good fortune of others? People are jealous when they think that somebody else has possession of something that belongs to them …. or simply because they wish to own what others have. What is your reaction to this parable?

Pray: You are always going to realise that somebody else owns more than you and others less. Pray that you avoid being jealous. Jealousy shatters relations. Pray that you avoid being jealous at all costs; and remember that life could be unjust. Pray that you have a heart that rejoices at the good that others have.

Act: When something good happens to somebody else, join that person in her/his happiness and try not to be like somebody who wishes to possess all that is good. Show in a genuine manner your appreciation and happiness at the graces received by any of your brethren.