Today we hear the Gospel of St. Matthew Chapter 22 verses 35-46, which speaks about the greatest and most important teaching of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, that of the greatest commandment of all, LOVE. Jesus in his ministry taught us that the first commandment is about love and that the second and most important commandment is also about love.
This Sunday we hear the Parable of the Wedding Feast, actually the invitation to a wedding feast. Most people as they prepare for this special occasion are exuberant and excited about the event in their lives. People are eager to share in the joys of the occasion and experience the happiness of life.
This Sunday, the Gospel Lesson is from Matthew Chapter 21:33-42, the Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard. This gospel gives us a glimpse of what Jesus thought about evil deeds and their consequences. It is the story of the wine grower and the wicked workers in his vineyard, who beat, stone and kill their Master’s servants and even his heir.
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