A Gospel Reflection from CAFOD:

 

“The last will be first, and the first, last”  (Matthew 20: 1-16)

 

Whether it is football, cricket, tennis, or any other game, it regularly happens that those who are expected to win, lose.  

We often think we can guess what will happen, but can be surprised by what actually does. 

Sometimes we even think we can guess what God thinks or says or does.  

Sunday’s Gospel story can prepare us to be ready for a surprise, and its message that everyone is important, is very clear. 

 In our world today it seems that the gulf between the rich and the poor grows wider every day. 

Too many people are not paid a living wage, and those whose lives are being destroyed by poverty and injustice, may not draw much comfort from the idea that one day all will be well.  They need to know and experience that we care for them today. 

As Christians, our lives should be lived showing that we love God and our neighbour, and this needs to be apparent not only in what we say but more importantly in what we do.