Wednesday of week 29 in Ordinary Time
Saint John of Capistrano, Priest
Gospel – Luke 12:39-48
In this Gospel we read about the relationship between the Master and the stewards of a household in comparison to the relationship in a discipleship. Jesus uses the parable of the master and the stewards to teach His disciples about the importance of vigilance, responsibility, and faithfulness in their relationship with God. The master represents God, and the stewards symbolize the disciples or followers who are entrusted with caring for His household, which refers to their spiritual duties and responsibilities. Jesus emphasizes that a good steward is one who is watchful and diligent, faithfully carrying out the master’s will, while an unfaithful steward neglects these duties and misuses his authority. The parable also highlights the idea of accountability: those who are given much in terms of knowledge, responsibility, and resources will be held to a higher standard, and failure to act according to God’s will brings greater consequences. This teaching underscores the core values of discipleship – remaining prepared for God’s return, being responsible with what is entrusted to us, and living faithfully in anticipation of judgment. All those people around us, they are entrusted to us. Let’s reflect: How do I treat all those around me?
Don Giorgio