What is just in the eyes of God may not be just in the eyes of men. But as humans who are short-sighted, our limited view is nothing compared to God who knows all things. Hence, shouldn't we trust Him? In today's gospel, we saw the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. The Lord is the landowner, and we are the laborers at different times of the day. He told the workers who first came to him at 9:00 to start their labor, “You too go into my vineyard, I will give you what is just.” They worked at an agreed amount, but they ended up complaining after they received their salary. Similarly, God offers the same heaven and salvation for those who repent at any point in their life. Even those on the deathbed can still be saved, or those who spent their whole lives doing sin but later repented when they got older. They too can enter the Kingdom of God in heaven.

There is always the sacrament of reconciliation where God can erase all our sins and we are reborn as new persons who can start over again. In this case who is right? Is it God or the complainants? Is God really wrong if He offers the same reward for all people who go to Him even sooner or later? Are we really right to condemn sinners as if they deserve no chance? People are typically quick to condemn but slow to understand. To understand and accept our own sins and those of others is the grace of God in itself. Remember that the Church exists for God's plan of salvation. Every day there is a Holy Mass celebrated for us all. Wherever there is a priest, one can always ask for a confession. At any time of the day or any time in our lives, even if it's not Christmas or Lent, we can always return to God and work for Him. It will be and it is the greatest fulfillment of each of our lives. May God grant us the courage to serve and love Him and to leave sin.

Amen. +

Marga de Jesus | OLA Social Communications