Homily for Wednesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

Today's parable addresses the expectation that God's kingdom would soon arrive. Jesus' followers were often distracted by thoughts about the future. In response, Jesus shared this parable to redirect their attention back to the present.

Worrying excessively about the future can distract us from what is essential in the present. What truly matters is how we generously and courageously utilize the gifts and resources that the Lord has given us to help those around us right now. This is the perspective that the Lord encourages us to adopt. The servant who hid his gold coin in a handkerchief out of fear of losing it did not embrace this approach to life. While using our gifts and resources may lead to mistakes or failures, it's essential to remember that it's better to fail than to be paralyzed by fear and inaction.