Queenship of Mary Homily

1st Reading: Ez 34:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 23:1-6

Gospel: Mt 20:1-16

I tried to think of different examples to better explain our Gospel passage, but I found this to be impossible. It is impossible because in each idea that came to my mind it would make the people who came later to be lazy. Being lazy has nothing to do with these people because when they heard the call of the landowner they were willing to go out and work. We must take their example upon ourselves because in spiritual matters we cannot be lazy. We have to take the invitation that comes to us from Christ and do something with it. Turning away from sin, receiving the sacraments, learning more about the faith, and prayer are all ways that we can keep from becoming lazy in spiritual matters.

This story also makes me think about the people who did not respond to the landowner's call. This people do not exist in the story, but they had to of been present. They would of been given a great invitation and allowed it to pass them bye. We allow Christ to pass us bye on many occasions when we find ourselves to busy to allow Him to enter into our lives. Making time now to work hard at growing in this relationship is important so that we can begin to stop allowing ourselves to pass Christ bye. He is always present and desires to bring his infinite mercy into our lives.

Today we are seven days removed from the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. On this day we celebrate the memorial of the Queenship of Mary. This day in the liturgical year gives us faith that we can turn towards our Heavenly Mother. It is her desire to intercede for us during our busy lives, so that we may be brought closer to Her Son. No matter what stage in life we currently find ourselves we can turn towards Her for our need of assistance. Through Her intercession we can better prepare ourselves to receive the Body and Blood of Christ which gives nourishment to our souls.