Is 55.6-9; Phil 1.20-24, 27; Mt 20.1-16

• In the First Reading, the Prophet, Isaiah, reminds us that God’s thoughts and ways are not ours. In the Gospel, we see this played out, for the labourers who began the work at dawn obviously did not have the same thoughts as the vineyard owner!

• God’s salvific generosity is so overwhelming and incomprehensible that in the Kingdom of Heaven, the last will be first and the first will be last.

• Do we mistakenly view our work on behalf of the most vulnerable as the labourers viewed their work? Do we implicitly see salvation as something that can be earned? Let us remember that salvation is a free gift from God.

• Whether we have been in the pro-life movement for many years or have only recently joined the cause, let us not grumble against those who rail against it, nor boast in our time fighting the good fight, but marvel at the gift of salvation won for us in Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Pro-Life Intercession

That we may look upon the poor, the vulnerable, the stranger, and the unborn with the unconditional love and welcome portrayed by the Gospel, we pray to the Lord ...