Sunday, November 19, 2017

Homily: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time



It would seem at first glance, the Parable of the Talents seems fairly clear about our need to use and multiply our “talents” to our fullest ability – unlike the third servant who buried his.  But of course, this being a parable, it is never that simple.  For if you look at this first century story, using insight from current scripture scholars, with a sympathetic eye towards the third slave and recognize the master for what he is, a very different and surprising story unfolds. 

What is that story and how could it change the way you live?
 
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1 comment:

Sally Sentiff said...

Wonderful homily! Best explanation I have ever read.