About this episode

Sr. Ann reflects on the Gospel parable of the vineyard owner and the response of the tenant farmers to God's messages.

Today’s Gospel tells the parable of the vineyard owner who sent his servants to his tenant farmers to obtain from them the harvest. When the workers beat the man’s servants, he sent his son – and they killed him. Who are the tenant farmers? We are. Our ancestors rejected the messages of the prophets and they killed Jesus. How do we respond to the messages? How do we till the “farm” God has given us – our lives? Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Peter 1:2-7 Psalm 91:1-2, 14-15b, 15c-16 Mark 12:1-12 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

People in this episode

Host: Sr. Ann Shields

Topics covered

• Gospel reflection
• parables
• spirituality
• Christian teachings
• self-examination

Keywords

• Gospel
• parable
• vineyard owner
• tenant farmers
• spiritual reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 2 Peter 1:2-7, Psalm 91:1-2, 14-15b, 15c-16, Mark 12:1-12, Deeper Conversion, Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times, More of the Holy Spirit, Captured By Mercy

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