The parable of the Talents (Mt 25: 14-30) seems to force an examination of conscience each time it is proclaimed. Am I using the gifts God has given me? Could I use them better? Am I hiding them because of some senseless fear? Each one of us has a special gift; we may not recognize this if we compare ourselves with others, forgetting that they may be looking at our gifts with envy. No matter what our gift is, a listening ear, a compassionate heart, a pair of clever hands, a strong back, an analytic power, patience, humility...the list is endless...using this gift brings us closer to the Giver and to others. The third servant in the parable was chided for burying his gift and was cast out into the darkness. No need for that in our lives...use what we have given and live in the light.
Bro. Rene
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