Talent

Scripture:  "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Matt 25:14-15

Reflection:  Any reference to this parable of the talent and one deduces that it is the ability each one has.  But if we read the text carefully then it seems to show that talents are given to people with ability and that each one is given according to his or her ability. 

God who looks at the heart of the person knows the ability of each one and their capacity to accomplish the task that has been given and so he gives us the gifts of the Holy Spirit accordingly.

The second thing about parable is; these talents are not given to anyone but to those who are his servants (through the Sacrament of confirmation) and accordingly entrusts.  Hence the talents have to be the gifts of the Holy Spirit; the greatest wealth that God can entrust to his servants. “And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit.” 1 Cor 12:7 Douay-Rheims

If one reads the complete parable then it is clearly communicated that the talent is given for profit and this profit in a Christian setting is shared for the common good.  

Finally each one will be accountable to the master for the use that one has put these talents to.  Accountability is a dangerous proposition, for "The Lord will judge his people."  It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Heb 10:30-31 RSV

Prayer:  Lord, reveal to me the talents you have entrusted to this your servant and help me to use it for the good of your church here on earth.

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