USING OUR GIFTS
Our earthly life is very fragile and short. St Paul brings to us the truth about the vulnerability of human life on earth. St Paul, therefore, makes a passionate appeal to us not to be asleep or be lazy since we are children of the light. We should stay alert and work hard and put all our resources to the best use. This calls for prudent investment of our time in the service of God and our fellow human beings. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us to be fruitful and productive in the exercise of our stewardship of God’s resources that are entrusted to our care. He tells us the story of a wealthy land owner who entrusts his resources with three of his servants, to each according to his ability – five, two and one talents respectively and expects them to administer the same wisely. The parable of the Talents teaches us about our responsibility of investing all of God’s gifts to promote God’s Kingdom.
Liturgical materials for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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