What do parables and vineyards have in common? When attended to with care and attention, they both yield fruit and nourishment. Today’s readings contain two of the best-known parables about vineyards in the Bible.
The first, from Isaiah 5, is often called simply “the parable of the vineyard.” The prophet uses the vibrant imagery of the vineyard to describe Israel and her relationship with God. The Lord, Isaiah explains, had demonstrated His love for Israel through His patient work in establishing, caring for, and protecting the vineyard. Today’s responsorial Psalm (80) uses very similar language.
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