News:

Talents

SHARE THE TRUTH

 1,047 total views

Today’s gospel (Mt 25:14-30) is the third in a series of parables dealing with the proper attitude to, and behavior in, the face of the coming Son of Man with the theme of judgment. Called the parable of the talents (cf Lk 19:11-27; Mk 4:25), a typical wealthy landowner is about to go on a journey and so entrusts his possessions to his three slaves (vv14f).
“talantov” ( τάλαντον ), refers to the largest unit of currency known at the time. Its value is estimated at around 5,000 to 6,000 denarii, equivalent to the wage of an ordinary worker for fifteen years. Originally a measure of weight the value of which depends on the metal’s worth (gold, silver, or copper), the word “talent” passed into English usage as a synonym for abilities and/or natural endowments, (probably derived from this parable where the two ideas are juxtaposed in v15).
The master’s return “after a long time” (v19) alludes to the unknown hour of the parousia (the “delay” motif found in the preceding parable in 24:48 and 25:5). He rewards the industrious and enterprising spirit of the two servants who had doubled the amount consigned to them. They both enter into the loving presence of their Lord (vv20 – 23). But the third only hides his talent, excusing his lack of action by complaining against his master’s demanding attitude and out of fear (vv24-25). He is consigned to oblivion where there is “wailing and grinding of teeth” (v30), the NT expression for the sorrow and distress of condemnation (8:12; 13:42).
The present form of the parable has allegorical elements, but not to be pressed too far. As a parable the point is clear. As Christians, we are reminded of the day of reckoning. And the best preparation for it is our commitment to our faith by a steady and active growth in virtue and apostolic zeal which will surely be more than amply rewarded. Each one is given responsibility according to ability. Those who do nothing with this gift will lose whatever they have in final separation from God’s reign. May we all make good use of what God has given us, living the virtue of industry rather than idleness in our Christian life. Amen.

Veritas Editorial

Rev. Fr. Anton CT Pascual

Rev. Fr. Anton CT Pascual

President of Radio Veritas

Ang Internet at Ebanghelyo

 7,340 total views

 7,340 total views Sa pagpasok ng digital age, ang internet at social media ay naging makapangyarihang kasangkapan ng komunikasyon. Binuksan nito ang panibagong mundo sa ating lahat, at ginawang global citizens ang mga tao sa buong mundo. Ang isang click lamang natin ay malayo ang maabot sa Internet. Ang internet kapanalig, ay naging katuwang na rin

Read More »

Online shopping

 23,475 total views

 23,475 total views Nalalapit na naman ang pasko, at para sa mga Pilipino, ito rin ay panahon ng regalo. At kung dati rati ay sa shopping malls at tiangge ang punta ng tao, ngayon, may bagong option na tayo, ang online shopping. Napakarami na sa atin ang nag-o-online shopping na ngayon. Mas convenient na kasi, at

Read More »

Mental health sa kabataan

 39,709 total views

 39,709 total views Mga Kapanalig, may panukalang batas ngayon sa Senado na layong magtatag ng isang school-based mental health program. Kung maisasabatas ang Senate Bill 2200 o ang Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act na iniakda ni Senador Sherwin Gatchalian, magkakaroon ang bawat pampublikong paaralan ng tinatawag na “care center”. Para mangyari ito, paliwanag

Read More »

Sakripisyo ng mga OFW

 55,540 total views

 55,540 total views Mga Kapanalig, kasabay ng pagdalo niya sa Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit na ginanap sa San Francisco ngayong buwan, nakipagkita si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, Jr sa mga kababayan nating OFW sa Amerika. Sa kanyang talumpati, pinasalamatan ng pangulo ang mga kababayan nating nagtatrabaho o nakatira na roon sa Amerika. Malaking tulong daw ang mga

Read More »

VIP treatment na naman

 67,911 total views

 67,911 total views Mga Kapanalig, parang eksena sa pinagbibidahan niyang pelikula ang pananabón ni Senador Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr kay MMDA Task Force Special Operations Unit head Edison “Bong” Nebrija.  Nangyari ito nang pumunta si Nebrija at si acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes sa Senado upang humingi ng tawad sa senador. Sinabi kasi ni Nebrija, batay

Read More »

Watch Live

Related Story

Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Throne

 262 total views

 262 total views The word “thronos” (θρόνος), translated as a throne, is easily associated with a seat of power especially of the kings. As the Church honors Christ the King on this last Sunday of the liturgical year, today’s gospel (Mt 25:31-46) refers to him as the Son of Man coming “to sit on his glorious

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Hour

 1,042 total views

 1,042 total views Beginning Chapter 24 of the gospel of Matthew Jesus begins to prepare his disciples for what is to come (24:—25:46). The imminent destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple becomes a metaphor for the final judgment at the close of the age, a warning and encouragement to be constantly in a state of preparedness

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Exalt

 1,696 total views

 1,696 total views Today’s gospel (Mt 23:1-12) is the beginning of the chapter that contains Jesus’ strongest words against the scribes and Pharisees (vv13-36, the seven woes), bringing to a close Jesus’ dealings with them and their teachings, (which started from 21:23). Addressing the crowds and his disciples, Jesus warns them to beware of the ways

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Greatest

 1,558 total views

 1,558 total views The episode in Mt 22:34-40 is the third of the continuous “game of challenge and riposte” between Jesus and the Pharisees (Ch 22-23). The question posed was meant to test Jesus, (v.35; cf v15; but see the less confrontational context in Mark 12:28 where Jesus is approached by a friendly scribe while in

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Trap

 2,079 total views

 2,079 total views After Jesus made some scathing condemnations against the Pharisees in the controversy between them (Mt 21-23), the Pharisees continued to engage Jesus hoping to upend him. Today’s gospel (23:15-21) is the first of their three attempts (vv22-42). At the outset, the malicious intent of the Pharisees is pronounced: “pagideuō” (παγιδεύω), a verb associated

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Fruit

 1,760 total views

 1,760 total views Sa isang Salita, Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey, BenJeronimo, Gospel of our Lord Jesus, The Word Explained, #DailyGospel, #SaIsangSalita The parable of the vineyard is found in all of the synoptic gospels (Mt 21:33-44; cf Mk 12:1-12; Lk 20:9-19) and is built upon the Vineyard Song of Isaiah 5:1-7, (cf 1st Reading: the owner

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Change of Mind

 1,758 total views

 1,758 total views Today’s Gospel is another parable found only in Matthew (21:28-32). It is one of three consecutive stories (21:28 – 22:14) that form an extended commentary on the earlier cited obduracy and duplicity of the Jewish leaders who approached him while he taught in the Temple and asked for his credentials: “By what authority

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Cheat

 1,921 total views

 1,921 total views Another parable, which is peculiar to Matthew (20:1-16), is read today. Though bracketed by the saying of Jesus on the reversal of fortune in the reign of God (19:30 and 20:16), in itself it may be referring to the equality of everyone to be admitted into the kingdom of God and the reward

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Seventy-Seven Times

 1,710 total views

 1,710 total views Continuing last week’s lesson from the Gospel regarding the relationship of the members of the Christian community where the paramount goal is to bring back to full communion a member who sins, today’s gospel focuses on an interpersonal offense and the need for forgiveness (Mt 18:21-35). Jesus’s response to Peter, (who probably imagined

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

In One Word

 2,231 total views

 2,231 total views Considering the previous parable on the lost sheep (Mt 18:12-14) as the immediate context of the gospel reading today (vv 15-20), the motive behind the three-step procedure regarding erring brothers becomes obvious. In keeping the desire of the ‘heavenly Father that none any of these little ones should perish’ (v14), it aims to

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Must Suffer

 2,383 total views

 2,383 total views Now that his purpose and mission have been revealed in his confirmation of Peter’s confession of him as Messiah (cf last Sunday’s gospel), Jesus speaks now about the implications of his identity (Mt 16:21-27). He immediately points to the shadow side of the Servant role: his impending suffering, death, and resurrection. The passion

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Key

 1,984 total views

 1,984 total views All three synoptic Gospels narrated Peter’s confession of Jesus as Messiah (Mk 8:27-29; Mt 16:13-30; Lk 9:18-20). In today’s Gospel Matthew significantly modified Mark’s version: a. in his question regarding his identity (v13), Jesus used the title Son of Man, a self-designation frequent in this gospel (Mt 8:20; 9:6; 10:23; 11:19: 12:8, 32,

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Little Faith

 1,902 total views

 1,902 total views Earlier in the gospel of Matthew it was narrated that Jesus and his disciples were on the boat when a violent storm broke. Jesus was asleep and has to be wakened up, (8:23-27). In today’s Gospel, Jesus, while at prayer and not with the disciples, a strong headwind raises high and batters the

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Transfigure

 1,825 total views

 1,825 total views The Feast of the Transfiguration may have originated early from the three basilicas on Mt. Thabor and was celebrated in Syrian, Byzantine, and Coptic rites as early as the 9th century. In 1456, the Kingdom of Hungary repulsed an Ottoman invasion of the Balkans by breaking the siege of Belgrade. News of the

Read More »
Latest Blog
Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo Andrey

Treasure

 1,636 total views

 1,636 total views The “book of parables” (Mt 13) ends with three short parables, all exclusively Matthean. They are drawn from the everyday experience of three non-elite groups in Jesus’s world: farmers, merchants, and fishermen (vv44-50). Matthew concluded it with a logion appreciating the old (the law and the prophets) as well as the new (Jesus’

Read More »

Latest Blogs