“Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.”(Jm 1:21) These words are from the responsorial psalms, used to response to the message of the Gospel. “This Letter from James” was written by Jesus’ cousin, James. He was one of the twelve apostles, the first bishop of Jerusalem, and ultimately sacrificed his life for God. He believed salvation comes through obedience and living out God’s words. In the parable in Matthew’s Gospel (21:33-43), the tenants were not unwilling to work or to harvest the land; rather, they were unwilling to give the landowner his rightful share of the harvest. They sought only personal benefit and refused to share with others. They refused to acknowledge that everything they had was given to them by God. God blesses each of us with different graces, which are deep within us. If we share generously with others, our lives will naturally take on more meaning. If we overlook past conflicts and reconcile with those who have wronged us, our lives will become more fulfilling. The essence of God’s saving grace lies in the ability to fully live out God’s words.