Every gift is on loan from God -- how are we using them?
by Sister Agnes Fischer
“To whom much is given, much is expected.”
Jesus tells us that our Father in Heaven was pleased to give us the Kingdom. Therefore:
- We must always be prepared to receive God’s call which will come when we least expect it. That is why it is in our best interest to be attentive to what is happening in our lives and in the world, so we can respond correctly.
- The best way to prepare for that day is given to us by Christ: "Blessed is the servant whom his master finds fulfilling his duty" (as a spouse, a son or daughter, a parent, an employee, a citizen, a neighbor...).
- Our bodies, intelligence, health, and all the good things we believe we deserve are actually gifts from God, to use in the service of others. Let's not waste them.
- We are simply stewards of what God has entrusted to us.
- How am I caring for and using these gifts?
Thank you, Sr. Agnes, for reminding us of our wealth and our calling to share it. Thank you for your shining light.