The Parable of the Two Sons.
"Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people:
“What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’
"He said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards changed his mind and went.
"The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go.
"Which of the two did his father’s will?”
"They answered, “The first.”
"Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
"When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him.” (Matthew 21: 28 - 32).
Sunday October 1st 2023, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Who enters the Kingdom of God first and why? Let us look at the list of the invited: High priests, Pharisees, scribes, scholars, judges, tax collectors, prostitutes, brigands, and all the other deplorables.
Jesus, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kingdom tells us that the "tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you." This is an incredible reversal of perking order. But why? Because John the Baptist came and preached righteousness and mercy and the great ones rejected him. The tax collectors and prostitutes heard him and embraced his message.
The chief priests and elders and their friends saw what was happening and refused to change their minds. So they merited the condemnation of Christ for the hardness of heart and pride.
God who shows His almighty power in His mercy and forgiveness will welcome the chief priests, elders and Pharisees if they change their minds and accept His mercy. Mercy and forgiveness are constant in salvation history.
Ask for mercy.
Be merciful.
Completely trust Jesus for mercy.
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. Group Rosary is said every Sunday or Day in many parishes. People who don't habitually say the Holy Rosary every day say it every day in October. The blessings and fruits are enormous. Families should say the Holy Rosary every day in October.
THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER.
For Prayers, Consecration, Litany, Testimony of Jesus about those who pray the Rosary, click the link below:
https://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/09/october-devotion-to-holy-rosary.html?m=1
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