Matching Pairs The ParablesOnline version Connect the corresponding columns. by Magnificat Apotres 1 If he were informed at what hour the thief was coming, he would certainly watch and not let his house be broken into. 2 ‘My God, I thank You that I am not like other men... 3 The Angels will go out and separate the wicked from among the just and will cast them into the furnace of fire. 4 Blessed are they whom the master, on his return, shall find watching in this way! 5 It spreads its branches so wide that the birds of the air come and dwell in them and rest beneath its shade. 6 ...the birds of the air came and ate it up. 7 I am unable to dig, and I would be ashamed to beg... 8 “Lord,” someone asked Him, “is it only a little number that will be saved?” 9 If he is not capable of doing so, while the enemy is yet at a distance, he sends ambassadors to ask for peace. 10 Have I not a right to do what I want, or do you look unfavorably upon my kindness? 11 I am the Door. Whoever enters by Me shall be saved. 12 Of itself the earth bears the crop, first the blade, then the ear, and finally the ear is filled with grain. 13 A nobleman went into a far country to obtain a kingdom for himself 14 When he finds one of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. 15 A woman takes and puts into three measures of flour... 16 I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and I will store up all my grain and all my goods in them. 17 I will do her justice, lest she resort to violence. 18 ...lay at his gate, all covered with sores. To appease his hunger, he coveted the crumbs that fell from the table... 19 ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything! 20 Father, give me the portion of the inheritance that should be mine. 21 He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 22 If the servant says to himself: "My master delays his coming," and begins to beat the servants and the maids, and to eat and drink, and to get drunk... 23 ...will he not leave the ninety-nine others in the mountains and go in search of the one that is lost? 24 Take good care of this man; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you on my way back. 25 The man who finds it hides it, and, delighted over his find, he goes and sells all that he has. 26 ...his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. Lazarus and the wicked rich The Prodigal Son The Sower The narrow gate The precious pearl The laborers of the vineyard The sterile fig tree The seed The leaven The watchful householder The faithful administrator The insolvent debtor The net filled with fish The rich fool The good Samaritan The warrior king The gold coins The mustard seed The lost sheep The good Shepherd The unfaithful steward The good seed and the weeds The watchful servants The unjust judge and the widow The hidden treasure The pharisee and the publican