Hello Holy Trinity Family!

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the talents, reminding us that everything we possess is ultimately a gift entrusted to us by God. The master does not expect his servants to have identical abilities or accomplishments; rather, he expects each to use what has been given faithfully. The tragedy of the third servant is not that he received less, but that fear prevented him from doing anything with what he had received.

St. John Chrysostom reminds us through his reflections on this Gospel that God’s gifts are not meant to be hidden or kept for ourselves. They are entrusted to us for the benefit of others. Our faith, abilities, time, compassion, and resources are opportunities to build up God’s Kingdom.

The first reading from Proverbs praises the woman who works diligently, cares for the poor, and lives with wisdom. Her example reminds us that holiness is expressed not simply through words, but through the goodness and generosity of our daily actions. St. Paul, in his Letter to the Thessalonians, likewise calls us to remain spiritually awake and attentive, living as children of the light.

As we approach the end of the liturgical year, these readings invite us to examine how we are using the gifts God has placed in our hands. Are we cultivating our faith, serving our neighbors, and bringing Christ’s love into the world? May we never allow fear, complacency, or indifference to bury our God-given talents. Instead, may we one day hear those beautiful words of our Lord: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

- Fr. Jonathan