God, Master of situations!

The book of Genesis tells the story of Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers. Joseph's brothers rejected him, plotted against him, and tried to kill him out of jealousy. Joseph predicates, the story of Jesus who was rejected, plotted against and ultimately innocently put to death, yet it was for the salvation of the world. Let us trust in God who can turn all situations for the good of those who love him (Rom 8:28)

In the gospel, the parable of the bad tenants is addressed to us. We are the new heirs of the vineyard and God himself is the vineyard owner. The parable allows us to meditate on our missed opportunities, our betrayals of trust in God. Let us examine our ingratitude in the face of the winegrower's overflowing generosity.

Our gospel for today is a reminder for us to examine our lives and make sure that we are not like the bad tenants, and, if by chance we are, to take this opportunity to make up for the opportunities that God keeps granting us. Amen

Happy Friday to you all

Fr. Georges sac