(ONLY VIDEO) In his weekly catechesis, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Gospel parable in which the “Master of the vineyard” goes out at different times to look for laborers.
Pope Leo noted that this parable speaks to all people “however hopeless our situation may seem and however insignificant our merits may appear,” and how, no matter how low one has fallen, “God never gives up on us; he is always ready to accept us and give meaning and hope to our lives.”
SUMMARY OF THE POPE'S CATHEQUESIS
Dear brothers and sisters:
In our continuing catechesis on the Jubilee theme of “Jesus Christ our Hope”, today we reflect on Jesus’ parable of the workers of the last hour (Mt 20:1-16). The landowner who gives the same wage even to the workers of the eleventh hour is an image of God our Father, who constantly goes out to seek those who come to him.
His love and generosity abundantly rewards those who, however late, respond to his invitation to share in his kingdom of full and eternal life. God never gives up on us; he is always ready to accept us and give meaning and hope to our lives, however hopeless our situation may seem and however insignificant our merits may appear. May all of us, and our young people in particular, be generous and enthusiastic in responding to his call to work in his vineyard!
I extend a warm welcome to the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s Audience, especially those coming from England, Scotland, Ireland, Finland, Kenya, India, Indonesia, South Korea, the Philippines and the United States of America. As we prepare to celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, I invoke upon you and your families a rich outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
God bless you!
BAM
Trans. CRT
