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(Tit. 1, 5–2, 1; Luke 20, 9–18) The Parable of the Vineyard depicts the Old Testament church; doers are its then-hierarchy. And since she did not correspond to her purpose, a sentence was passed on her: to take the vineyard from her and give it to others. These others were at first St. the apostles, then their successors - the bishops with the entire priesthood. The vineyard of God is one from the beginning of the world, and the purpose of its workers was, is and will be until the end of the age - to bring fruit to the Lord of the vine - saved souls. This is the task of the Christian hierarchy, and therefore ours. We all see to what extent it is being fulfilled. What can I say to this? In many ways – thank God! – but in many, many ways one cannot help but wish for the best. This is especially true for preaching the word of God. A sermon is heard somewhere; and meanwhile, this is the only garden knife in the hands of the workers of God’s grapes. As if it were not fulfilled for us: “the lord of the vineyard will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others” (Luke 20:15-16). But lest these others break in and destroy not only the workers, but also the grapes themselves... You might be interested in: