Today's Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 This Gospel has always troubled me, especially since I became a mother. Yes, God gave me talents and I want to use them both for His glory and to contribute to the world. That was somewhat easier to do before I had children and became a stay-at-home mom. Now, the vast majority of my life is spent caring for my family. Does this utilize my talents? Sometimes. More often than not, it makes me wish that I actually had talent in the area of housekeeping! I still try to contribute to the world in small ways via the paid work I am able to accomplish and the volunteer opportunities that I help out with. Is it enough? I pray and trust that I am doing what God wants me to be doing each day. So, maybe while it seems that my talents aren’t necessarily multiplying (although God can certainly multiply what I am offering if He chooses to make use of my small gifts), perhaps I am achieving the goal of “being faithful in small matters.” (Mt 25:23) Maybe, for this stage of my life, that is enough.

Ponder:

What are your talents? How can you use them for God’s glory today?

Pray:

Dear God, please grant me the wisdom to know how You want me to use my talents to best serve You.
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Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur has a master’s degree in applied theology and is the author of The Power of Forgiveness, Our Lady of La Salette: A Mother Weeps for Her Children, and The Life and Lessons of St. Zelie Martin. A mother of three, she is the editor of TodaysCatholicHomeschooling.com as well as a freelance writer and editor.