READ SCRIPTURE (Matt. 20:13-16).

". . . But [the landowner] replied to one of [the laborers], 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?' So the last will be first, and the first will be last."

REFLECT ON THE READING

What images in this reading catch your attention? Why?
What are you wondering as you bear witness to Jesus?
What does this passage teach you about your faith that is challenging, or that you hadn't thought of before?

PRAY TOGETHER

Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual loving kindness to use your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.