Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus told his disciples this parable: "A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one – to each according to his ability.” (Matthew 25:14)
Reflection
Think about it: everything you have (or have ever had) has been “on loan” from God. God has entrusted His possessions to you, in some small way. For example, God has given you His talent of good humor, or His gift of listening. God may have entrusted you with His intelligence or His good looks. These are all gifts from God, to you.
In this parable, the Master is pleased that you appreciate
the gift as freely given, and that you accept the responsibility to share that
gift and give it away to others. That’s
why you got gifts in the first place: to give them away as God did. Each gift you possess (including your body) is
not yours to keep, but to give away freely in the service of others. Do you have the ability to be generous?
(Kinda makes you think twice about the pronouns “my” and “mine” … )
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