Matthew 21: 28-32
Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: "What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' The son said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?" They answered, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the Kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him."
Dawg's Thought:
Today's prayer intention - for those who are battling cancer.
I love the seasons of the Church. As we are in this new season of Advent, we have the opportunity to look at our lives and see how we have denied the request of Our Lord.
How many times have I prayed the Our Father and then turned around and did what was contrary? How many times have I renewed my baptismal promises and then denied them?
Praise God for the gift of the breath we have, because with it we have the opportunity to be like the son who said no at first, and then repented and did the work of his father.
May we do the same for Our Heavenly Father. Take care and God Bless.
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