33rd Week in Ord. Time, Wednesday – 20th November 2019 — Gospel: Lk 19,11-28
Be diligent and faithful
Jesus tells a memorable story to enlighten us about what we must do as stewards. When the nobleman returns as king, he summons his ten slaves to account for what they have gained on the money entrusted to them. The one who earned ten pounds is praised and put in charge of ten cities. The one who earned five pounds is also commended and given five cities to rule. But the one who hid his pound is severely rebuked. Though this person is clever in assessing others, esp. king’s character, who is severe and unjust, yet his excuses are ridiculous and exhibits his laziness and negligence. He failed to see God’s gifts as acts of his grace, extended to him in kindness, to be used in his service. We must be diligent and faithful with regard to our responsibilities. The parable is both a promise and a warning that Jesus will be gone for some time and that on his return he evaluates the stewardship of all. Until then, by being faithful in little things we should win the confidence of God.
