Daily Gospel Reflection for March 21, 2025

Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.

Today's Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46

In this parable, God, the householder, created Jerusalem, the vineyard, and gave it to Israel’s leaders, the tenants, to manage. He sent his prophets, the servants, to help people learn of him. The leaders rejected those prophets, so God sent his Son to save the people. He was rejected and killed.  

We know that Jesus rose from death and became the cornerstone of God’s kingdom, the kingdom He gave to new tenants with a new covenant. The Apostles went across the world preaching this new covenant of forgiveness and salvation to all. Jesus’ message of salvation was extended to Gentiles as far away as Greece and Rome. 

What does this mean for us in 21st century America? The same Gospel message the Apostles preached is relevant to us today. Jesus came to forgive our sins and offer us salvation and eternity with Him. How do we respond in this post-Christian world that is turning its gaze from this Good News? Will we respond as the early tenants did and reject these hard teachings? Or will we respond as the servants and attempt to share it with those around us?

It used to be okay to talk about Jesus when everyone believed. Now, as Catholics, we face apathy and hostility from those around us. We may find ourselves in the minority because we’ve chosen to keep Christ at the center of our lives. 

That’s okay! Jesus warned us we’d be persecuted for His sake, but, as in today’s parable, we, the faithful, see God’s marvelous deeds. God lavishes us with grace through the sacraments to give us strength to proclaim how great God’s love is and how much He desires to be with us in heaven. Are you up for the challenge? You’re not alone because He is so good!

Ponder:

How can you share the good news of Jesus in your life?

Pray:

Lord, give me strength and courage to proclaim Your goodness. Help me not to be discouraged when it is hard. 

Copyright 2025 Merridith Frediani