Reflection - Mt 20:1-16 - Beyond Competition-Finding Community
St. Veronica Retreat Reflection (10/19/17) Mt 20:1-16a Beyond Competition-Finding Community We have many competing forces around us. Competition is everywhere. The subtle message we hear in our culture is - how do I win and get what I want? I deserve it! It’s the pursuit of happiness - right? - To be the top of the class - get the better Job - the bigger house -the nicer car. Although there are blessings that can come out of competition - (challenging us to do our best - to work hard to reach our goals in life) - this way of thinking often leads to division. It pits me against you. and Me trying to climb over you. We see others as obstacles to getting what I want or what I think is owed to me. Competition can cause us to be constantly comparing - a way of thinking that rules the day - at work, at school, with family, and friends. Fr. Del - preaching on this gospel a few weeks ago - telling us that this constant com...