In today’s Gospel there is a short little parable. It concerns a householder who had a number of servants. Once, before leaving for a trip abroad, he called them together and gave each of them a job to do. He urged them to be responsible saying, ‘When I return I…
People’s basic material needs have to be taken care of before any kind of higher life is possible. But in many countries these needs have been taken care of. Does this mean then that the words of Christ about feeding the hungry or clothing the naked are no longer relevant?…
A talent has first of all to be discovered and recognized. It has been said that our true birthplace is the place in which we awaken to our gifts and talents. Often it takes an outsider to recognize the talent. Just as the sun helps to bring to birth the…
While the Gospel is talking about rejoicing, the Second Reading is talking about grieving. Both are part of life and can be very close to each other. Today I may be attending a wedding, tomorrow a funeral. The early Christians believed that Jesus would return soon and take them all…
To visit the great National Parks of America is an unforgettable experience. But to explore one of them is better still. There you will find carefully laid out trails for hikers and walkers. On those trails you will find lots of markers. In difficult uphill or downhill parts you will…
