unpacking Jesus's "strange and disturbing" Parable of the Master and Servants (often known as the Parable of the Talents or Minas). This message explains what we are to do in the meantime – between Christ's Resurrection and His glorious return. Discover what "the treasure" entrusted to us means for the life of the Church, for worship, evangelization, and especially for serving the poor. Father Jordan challenges us to use our gifts faithfully, warning against the fear that leads to hiding what we've been given, and promising that every effort made for the Kingdom will be rewarded.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Word of Hope with Father Jordan DeGuire
0:05 Wednesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
0:15 The Gospel: Jesus' "Strange and Disturbing" Parable
0:24 Explaining the Parable: What to Do Before the Kingdom Comes
0:41 The Master's Clear Instructions: Trade with the Coins
0:49 Faithful Servants Rewarded; One Servant Hides His Coin
1:02 The Punished Servant and the Paradoxical Ending
1:10 "To the One Who Has, More Will Be Given..."
1:22 Jesus Explains What Must Happen Before His Kingdom's Full Coming
1:29 For Us: Living Between Christ's Resurrection and Return
1:40 The "Treasure" Entrusted to Us: The Life of the Church
1:45 Worship, Liturgy, Sacraments, Prayer, Proclaiming the Gospel
1:57 Serving the Poor & Vulnerable: Christ's Love in Action
2:06 This is Our Treasure and Mission Until the Lord Returns
2:12 No One Is Left Out: Each Has a Share in This Mission
2:22 What Do We Do With It?
2:27 Christ's Promise: No Effort Goes Unrewarded
2:33 Rewards in This Life & the Kingdom to Come
2:40 The Danger of Fear: Hiding What We Have Leads to Loss
2:52 Christ Wants Us to Share His Kingdom and Joy
2:59 Invited to Be Part of Preparing the Way for the Kingdom
3:03 Every Effort, No Matter How Small, Is Rewarded
3:07 Call to Action: How Can You Use Your Treasure Today?
3:15 How Is Christ Calling You to Serve Faithfully?