Gospel Reflection: My Talents?

Here’s a reflection on the gospel text for November 13, 2011 (Proper 28A), the parable of the Talents.  It was written by Bruce Prewer.

Gospel Reflection
(Matthew 25:14-30)

How much wealth
has the master given
to my trust?
Where best
can it be put to work
at a profit
as faith must?

How many gifts
are now employed
for his gain?
Where best
to use each aptitude
though it may bring
cost and pain?

How much time
have I to spend
sharing love?
Before
the master comes again
with expectation
on his face?

—Copyright B.D. Prewer, 2001.  Posted on Bruce Prewer’s Homepage.