English Homily - 1st Sunday of Moses

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The parable seems unfair at first glance, as workers who worked different hours receive the same wage⁠.

The vineyard represents our relationship with God, and being called to this relationship is itself the reward⁠.

The parable reveals our tendency to view heaven as something earned rather than a free gift⁠.

God's grace is given based on our need, not our deeds: "Grace is a response to our need, not our deed"⁠.

The homily encourages self-reflection on how we respond to others receiving God's grace⁠.

It concludes by emphasizing that God's grace is given where the need is greatest, and we should be grateful for our own invitation to live with God⁠.