In today's gospel passage, we see a master at work. Jesus was an intelligent story teller. He used stories to teach lessons to anyone who would listen. In this case, the story that was told - about the landowner and the dishonest tenants (Mt 21:33-39) - ended up surprising its hearers, because the object of his lesson was the people who were listening.
This was often the case with the parables: stories that Jesus told in order to make a point. If we look honestly at these stories, we may even find ourselves among the characters. At times, that realization can bring us comfort, but at other times, it can challenge us.
In modern-day parlance, someone might say that we should always think before we act. Today, let us ask the Lord to walk before us, where ever we go; to guide our words so that we can be instruments of peace and reconciliation; and to inspire our actions so that we can bring light to those who are still walking in darkness. By the sincerity of our faith, may others encounter the face of Jesus himself.
Have a great day.
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