Ang bato nga ginsikway sang mga manunokod

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Mateo 21:33-46)

Biyernes (Marso 21)

Si Jesus nagsiling, “Pamatii ninyo ang isa pa ka palaanggiran: may isa ka tag-iya sang talamnan nga nagpatanom sang ubas. Iya ini ginkudalan palibot, nagpakutkot sia sing buho para pulogaan sang ubas kag nagpatindog sia sing mataas nga balantayan. Iya ini ginpaagsahan kag nagpanglakaton.

Sang tion na sa pagpamupo sang ubas, ginpadala niya ang iya mga suloguon sa mga agsador sa pagkuha sang iya parti.

Gindakop sang mga agsador ang iya mga suloguon: ang isa ginbunal nila, ginpatay ang isa, kag ang isa pa gid ginbato nila.

Liwat iya ginpakadto ang iban niya nga mga suloguon nga madamo pa sang sa nahauna, kag amo man ang ginhimo sang mga agsador sa ila.

Sa katapusan ginpadala niya sa ila ang iya anak. Nagasiling sia, ‘Tahuron gid nila ang akon anak.’

Pero sang pagkakita sang mga agsador sang anak, nagsinilingay sila, ‘Amo ini ang manunobli. Dali kamo, patyon naton sia, kag mangin-aton ang iya palanublion!’

Gani gindakop nila sia, ginhaboy sa gwa sang talamnan sang ubas, kag ginpatay.”

Nagpamangkot si Jesus, “Karon, kon mag-abot ang tag-iya sang talamnan, ano ang iya himuon sa sadtong mga agsador?”

Nagsabat sila, “Pamatyon gid niya ining malain nga mga tawo nga wala sing luoyluoy, kag ipaagsa niya ang iya talamnan sa iban nga mga agsador nga magahatag sa iya sang iya parti sa tagsa ka patubas.”

Si Jesus nagsiling sa ila, “Wala bala ninyo mabasahi ang ginasiling sang mga Kasulatan? ‘Ang bato Nga ginsikway sang mga manunokod Nanginpamakod nga bato. Ang Ginoo amo ang naghimo sini, Daw ano ini ka makatilingala!’ ”

Si Jesus nagsiling pa gid, “Gani nagasiling ako sa inyo, ang Ginharian sang Dios kuhaon sa inyo, kag ihatag sa mga tawo nga magapatubas sang nagakaigo nga mga bunga.

Ang bisan sin-o nga mahulog sa sini nga bato mapusa, pero ang mahulogan sini nga bato madugmok subong sang yab-ok.”

Nabatian sang pangulo nga mga pari kag mga Fariseo ining mga palaanggiran ni Jesus kag nahangpan nila nga sila ang ginatumod ni Jesus.

Gani gintinguhaan nila nga dakpon sia. Ugaling nahadlok sila sa mga tawo, nga nagakabig kay Jesus subong isa ka propeta.

Prayers:

"Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given us - for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us. O most merciful redeemer, friend, and brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, for your own sake." (prayer of St. Richard of Chichester, 13th century)

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

Do you ever feel cut off or separated from God? Joseph was violently rejected by his brothers and sold into slavery in Egypt. His betrayal and suffering, however, resulted in redemption and reconciliation for his brothers. "Fear not, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today" (Genesis 50:19-20). Joseph prefigures Jesus who was betrayed by one of his own disciples and put to death on the cross for our redemption. Jesus came to reconcile us with an all-just and all-merciful God. His parables point to the mission he came to accomplish - to bring us the kingdom of God.

Parable of the vineyard

What is the message of the parable of the vineyard? Jesus' story about an absentee landlord and his not-so-good tenants would have made sense to his audience. The hills of Galilee were lined with numerous vineyards, and it was quite common for the owners to let out their estates to tenants. Many did it for the sole purpose of collecting rent.Why did Jesus' story about wicked tenants cause offense to the scribes and Pharisees? It contained both a prophetic message and a warning. Isaiah had spoken of the house of Israel as "the vineyard of the Lord" (Isaiah 5:7). Jesus' listeners would have likely understood this parable as referring to God's dealing with a stubborn and rebellious people.

This parable speaks to us today as well. It richly conveys some important truths about God and the way he deals with his people. First, it tells us of God's generosity and trust. The vineyard is well equipped with everything the tenants need. The owner went away and left the vineyard in the hands of the tenants. God, likewise trusts us enough to give us freedom to run life as we choose. This parable also tells us of God's patience and justice. Not once, but many times he forgives the tenants their debts. But while the tenants take advantage of the owner's patience, his judgment and justice prevail in the end.

Gift of the kingdom

Jesus foretold both his death on the cross and his ultimate triumph. He knew he would be rejected and be killed, but he also knew that would not be the end. After rejection would come glory - the glory of his resurrection and ascension to the right hand of the Father in heaven. The Lord blesses his people today with the gift of his kingdom. And he promises that we will bear much fruit if we abide in him (see John 15:1-11). He entrusts his gifts and grace to each of us and he gives us work to do in his vineyard - the body of Christ. He promises that our labor will not be in vain if we persevere with faith to the end (see 1 Corinthians 15:58). We can expect trials and even persecution. But in the end we will see triumph. Do you serve the Lord Jesus with joyful hope and confidence in his victory and gift of abundant life?