16/11/2022

In St John's vision of the Heaven, that is God's eternal presence, he must be seen much more than he sees for there are eyes everywhere even on angels' wings. I know that nothing can hide from God. He knows everything about me and human time has no limits for the ever-greater who is aware of the infinite choices that can be made in the freedom created for each of us. 

Jesus speaks his message in parables. This is a time that I have to say that I am confused as to what is the true meaning of this story as the rewards and punishment make sense about the things of, and are confined to this world.  The action is in our world. It takes place in a society that is ruled by a "rich man". The characters in the drama are given different levels of responsibility. The returning king judges each servant according to the way they have responded to their responsibilities. This is measured in worldly values. Thus, the disloyal are punished. The successful are given rewards that are commensurate with their performance. The worst performer, who actually made no effort, loses the little that he had. 

"I tell you, to everyone who has will be given more; but from the man who has not, even the little that he has will be taken away".

Jesus calls to all men "pick up your cross and follow me". An understanding of this parable could interpret the "Gift" as Faith deposited with us at birth or as the "cross" of our circumstances. If this were so, how would our will be free if it were already guided by the "talents" given to us? Where we begin this life is God's gift to us but how we grow that gift is our responsibility. Jesus' words are seldom more enigmatical than today's Gospel. However, we can be sure that living without taking care of what we are able to is not an option.

Dear Lord, may I come to a total acceptance of the action of your Will in our World. I cannot help but feel empathy for the fear by which the man who did nothing was ruled. I glimpse you as the ever-greater, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Mercy and Love are your attributes but today you speak of a Justice that I find very tough to understand and accept. May Mary and all the Saints pray the grace to know your will is given to all mankind that we may all be able to know love and serve as is your will for all of us. May the Loving Grace of Mary's "fiat" bring comfort to us all, the Holy Souls and to those who are still suffering here on Earth.