Cardenal Castillo delivers homily on XXV Sunday of Ordinary Time

Cardinal Carlos Castillo, the Archbishop of Lima, urged the faithful to reject competition and envy during his homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Reflecting on the parable of the vineyard workers, Castillo said the Gospel calls people to recognize the value of every individual and build relationships based on brotherhood, care, and equality.

Castillo noted that the tendency to feel superior for being first or arriving earlier affects both society and the Church. He pointed out that even early Christian communities struggled with questions of status. He applied this to modern Church life, suggesting that long-standing liturgical ministers or veteran catechists might sometimes view newcomers as inexperienced or lacking knowledge.

The Archbishop explained that different roles and tasks are meant to be complementary rather than hierarchical, stating that no one holds a privileged position before God. He also noted that the Kingdom of Heaven is reflected through signs and gestures found within human history rather than being entirely separate from it.