From the responsorial psalm: “God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 12:39-48)
Then Peter said, “Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?” And the Lord replied, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the master will put in charge of his servants to distribute the food allowance at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so. Truly, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property.”
Jesus continues to speak to the disciples about constant vigilance in light of the unknown time of his return. In responding to Peter about the faithful and prudent steward, Jesus refers to the distribution of food at the proper time. By contrast, Jesus describes the servant who is irresponsible. Rather than sharing what is to be distributed, he eats and drinks to excess, getting drunk. “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much,” Jesus says, “and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” Today’s Gospel is an invitation to reflect on what is required of us as faithful and responsible followers of Jesus.
God, in choosing you as my strength and courage, help me draw joy from Jesus Christ your Son, the spring of salvation. Accompany me as I move throughout the day, confident and unafraid in the midst of adversity. As Jesus commands, give me the grace to be generous in what I give to others, nourishing them with your gift of love. Help me remain faithful, Lord, as I await your return. Saint John of Capistrano, pray for us!
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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