To Whom Do We Hire Ourselves Out?

Readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Isaiah 55:6-9;  Matthew 20:1-16aIsaiah reminds us in his word that God's ways are not our ways.  So Jesus tells a parable that emphasizes that very point - the Kingdom of God is like a vineyard owner who goes out at various points of the day to hire workers.  And when the end of the day comes, each one gets paid the same wage.  This parable, like few others, can shake us up and disturb us.  This doesn't seem right.  It's not fair.  It's disrespectful to those who worked the full day.  Maybe those complaints are correct.  Maybe it's not fair.  But thanks be to God that it is not.  Special thanks to Bridget Zenk for her composition and performance of our intake and outtake music.  Thanks to all who take the time to break open God's Word alongside me.  If you like the podcast, please rate it on whatever service that you use and pass it along to a friend.  Comments?  I can be reached at [email protected]