Faithfulness
Matthew 25:14-30
Br. John Paul A. Sontillano, OP
Everyone has a calling. Not all are priests or religious men and women. Some are married while others decidedly remained single until death. Whatever our status in life is, everyone is called to faithfulness – to a life of holiness.
In today’s gospel, the parable of the talents reminds us that as we await the coming of the Lord, there is work to be done. Diverse as we are in terms of gifts or interests, all are held responsible in the discharge of our duties as citizens of the world and as members of the Church in a given context we are in.
As Christians, it is our special task to help build the Kingdom of God. Whenever we work for justice, do acts of charity and promote a peaceful environment, we are somehow making God’s reign already present among us. In our workplaces, we can preach grace by performing our job in a truly Christian way. If a parish is entrusted to us as priests or a school as administrators or a class as teachers or a family as parents or children, faithfulness is expected from us. Whether we are carrying out great or small responsibilities, it is always about faithful and loving service. Love is the greatest commandment; fidelity in this is the real measure of success – not the amount of wealth accumulated or the number of academic degrees gained for ourselves. This faithfulness is our sanctity.
Matthew 25:14-30
Br. John Paul A. Sontillano, OP
Everyone has a calling. Not all are priests or religious men and women. Some are married while others decidedly remained single until death. Whatever our status in life is, everyone is called to faithfulness – to a life of holiness.
In today’s gospel, the parable of the talents reminds us that as we await the coming of the Lord, there is work to be done. Diverse as we are in terms of gifts or interests, all are held responsible in the discharge of our duties as citizens of the world and as members of the Church in a given context we are in.
As Christians, it is our special task to help build the Kingdom of God. Whenever we work for justice, do acts of charity and promote a peaceful environment, we are somehow making God’s reign already present among us. In our workplaces, we can preach grace by performing our job in a truly Christian way. If a parish is entrusted to us as priests or a school as administrators or a class as teachers or a family as parents or children, faithfulness is expected from us. Whether we are carrying out great or small responsibilities, it is always about faithful and loving service. Love is the greatest commandment; fidelity in this is the real measure of success – not the amount of wealth accumulated or the number of academic degrees gained for ourselves. This faithfulness is our sanctity.
May the Lord, when He returns in the least expected time, mercifully grant us eternal life. Amen.
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