The Parable in today's Gospel is scary. It reminds us of how out of control we can get. After providing all that the workers needed for a good harvest, the landowner faces a rebellious group who refuse to give him his harvest, kill his slaves, and finally his son. (Mt 21: 33-43). We think immediately of the Hebrews, the prophets sent to them to remind them of the connection to God, and finally, Jesus himself, killed by them. On another level, however, it could be us, who can so easily develop an attitude of "entitlement", that all the goods we enjoy are ours: the fruit of our labor, or talents. We owe nothing to anybody. With this thinking, we forget the basic principle that all is gift...gift from God. We are stewards who must use these gifts as God wants, and certainly not hoard or refuse to share them with others. God has not been stingy with us; we cannot be stingy in sharing our bountiful gifts with others.
Bro. Rene
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