Daily Gospel Reflection for September 24, 2023

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

In today’s Gospel, Matthew recounts Jesus’ parable about the Kingdom of Heaven. The landowner invites laborers throughout the day, from early morning to late afternoon. Those who arrived early expected more, a better reward than those who arrived at the last minute. Yet, at the end of the day, all receive the same reward or payment.

Today is my sister’s birthday. Recently, she and I discussed how siblings often strive against each other to be the first – the favorite – in the family. However, when everything you do in your family feels like a competition, it drives a wedge between those relationships. Who should be first? Who should be last? Through this parable, Jesus reminds us that all who work for Him will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The work you do as part of your vocation as a mother is not a competition to see who works harder or longer. Jesus invites us and welcomes us at every stage of life, at every age. And the promise of heaven is available to all. What matters is putting in the work. Serving God with humility, without comparison or care for status or position.

Ponder:

How are you seeking to serve God in your daily responsibilities without comparing yourself to others?

Pray:

Heavenly Father, as I answer Your call to my vocation, protect me from comparing my work with others'. Always allow me to know You, love You, and serve You with humility.