Scripture Reading:
Mt. 25:14 -
30
Jesus said,
‘The kingdom of Heaven is like a man on his way abroad who
summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them. To
one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third is one;
each in proportion to his ability. Then he set out. The man
who had received the five talents promptly went and traded
with them and made five more. The man who had received two
made two more in the same way. But the man who had received
one went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his
master’s money. Now a long time after, the master of those
servants came back and went through his accounts with them…
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Meditation: Try to answer as many questions as
possible
1.
Why would the master entrust his property
to his servants? What does this tell you about
his character?
2.
Why did he give different amounts to
them? Shouldn’t he be fair and give each the
same amount?
3.
What did the last servant do with his
talent? Why? Do you agree with what the
servant did?
4.
What did the master say to his first 3
servants? What did he do to them? What
happened to the last servant? Was the actions
of the master justified?
By Heart: Reflect on this in light of your daily
life situation
1.
What kind of talents has the Lord
entrusted into your hands? How well are you
using the gifts which God has given you?
2.
The Lord says that the one who can be
trusted in small things can be trusted in bigger
things. How reliable and trustworthy are you?
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No one can stand
still for long in the Christian life. We either get more or
we lose what we have. We either advance towards God or we
slip back.
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Do you earnestly seek to serve God with the gifts,
talents, and graces he has given to you? What is God asking
you to do for him today?
What matters
isn’t what we’re given — It’s what we do with it that
matters
1.
For all who have died in our families, that they
might rest peacefully and securely in the loving embrace of
the Father in heaven.
2.
For all who are sick, suffering and lonely, that they
might experience the healing and comfort of God in their
hearts.
3.
For all young people, that they might use their
God-given gifts to bring the light of Christ to the world
they live in.
4.
From Aileen: for all students who are having their
final exams (SPM and Curtin), that they might all make it
through this hectic and stressful period with good grades.
5.
From Melissa: for her aunt, Agnes who is going
through a divorce, that the Lord will give her strength and
courage to face this difficult time and that she may still
have a house to stay in.
Lord Jesus Christ, by your suffering, death and
resurrection, you give us new life: a life filled with joy
and purpose; a life only you can give it, for you are the
source of life. Guide us on our pilgrimage of life, that
following you faithfully as your disciples, we may witness
boldly to the world, your love and truth. Enlighten our
minds and hearts that your Word which we read and meditated
may take roots in our lives. Help us not to fall into sin
and if we do fall due to our human weakness, bring us back
to you for you are the way, the truth and the life. We also
pray for all our brothers and sisters, wherever they are,
who are committed to this prayer, that their faith may be
strengthened, their hope assured and their love fulfilled.
In your name we humbly pray. Amen 
