This concept means that a person's choices, moral behavior,

and faith or spiritual stance determine their

ultimate eternal destination or judgment.

Salvation and final standing often focus on faith in Jesus Christ

combined with a life that shows love and good works.

  

 ＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊    

Jeremiah 18:1-6

This is

The word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah:

"Go down to the potter's house and there you will hear what I have to say."

So I went to the potter's house and found him working at the wheel.

But the pot he was working on was spoiled in his hands, so he reworked it

all over again into another pot that suits his desire.

Meanwhile Yahweh sent me his word, "People of Israel,

can I not do with you what this potter does?

As clay in the potter's hand so are you in my hands.

 

 Ps 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob.

 

＊＊＊ Gospel ＊＊＊     

Matthew 13:47-53

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a big fishing net, let down into the sea,

in which every kind of fish has been caught. When the net is full, it is dragged ashore.

Then they sit down and gather the good fish into buckets, but throw the bad away.

That is how it will be at the end of time; the angels will go out to separate

the wicked from the just, and to throw the wicked into the blazing furnace,

where they will weep and gnash their teeth."

 

Jesus asked, "Have you understood all these things?" "Yes," they answered.

So he said to them, "Therefore, every teacher of the law,

who becomes a disciple of the kingdom of heaven, is like a householder,

who can produce from his store things both new and old."

When Jesus had finished these parables, he left that place.

 

Gospel Reflection ：

To share the message of salvation with everyone.

In this Gospel, Jesus illustrates the kingdom of heaven with the image

of a dragnet cast into the sea. The net catches all sorts of fish indiscriminately,

representing the diverse nature of humanity within the kingdom.

This parable highlights the inclusive aspect of the kingdom of heaven,

where everyone is welcomed regardless of their current state.

 

However, it also emphasizes the importance of following God and embracing what is good,

as the final separation will be based on one's actions and beliefs. As members of the Church,

we are called to be like the net, welcoming all who seek to know God. We avoid judging or

discriminating and instead strive to share the message of salvation with everyone.

We pray for the grace to discern God's will and make the right choices every day.