Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
John Kavanaugh, SJ
Whatever is given to us—money, talent, opportunity—is meant to bear fruit for the kingdom, for the glory of God and the salvation of souls.
John J. Pilch
The very rich man in this story sounds like an honorable person at the outset. It is only at the conclusion that we learn that he is dishonorable.
Those bringing the master their profit acknowledge frankly what is their own, and what is their Master’s. They are extremely grateful, and attribute to him all their success.
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
The parable, in Matthew’s context, is Jesus’ last major speech, and is addressed to Christian disciples.
Reginald H. Fuller
Paul elevates the parousia hope from one of curious speculation to
one of existential attitude. The Christian must always live on
tiptoe, as if the parousia were coming at any moment.