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Commentary on the Gospel for October 23, 2024
Dear Friends:
In today’s Gospel, Luke presents us with a strong call to responsibility and faithfulness in our Christian life. Jesus invites us to be always ready, always vigilant, because we do not know when the Son of Man will come. The metaphor of the householder who, if he knew when the thief was coming, would keep watch, makes us aware of the importance of living each day in expectation of Christ’s coming.
Peter asks if this teaching is only for the disciples or for everyone, and Jesus responds with the parable of the faithful steward. Here the Lord emphasizes that those entrusted with a mission, as in the case of the disciples, have a greater responsibility to be faithful and diligent in their service. The steward who fulfills his duty with dedication and loyalty will be blessed, while the one who abuses his authority and lives in disorder will be severely punished.
This passage reminds us that we must not fall into the trap of comfort or indifference, thinking that «the Lord is slow to come. As Christians, we all have a responsibility to fulfill in our environment, whether in the family, at work, in the community, or in the church. We have been entrusted with the care of others and the mission to be witnesses of the Gospel. Jesus warns us that the more knowledge and gifts we have received, the more is expected of us. This is a call to take our vocation seriously and to live according to what we know to be right and true.
It is a call to consistency: if we know what the Lord wants of us, we must act accordingly. It is not enough to have good intentions; our actions must reflect our faith and our commitment to God. In the end, we will be judged not only by what we have done, but also by what we have failed to do with the gifts and opportunities God has given us.
This gospel invites us to a thorough examination of personal responsibility and vigilance. Let us be like the faithful steward who works diligently and lovingly, knowing that one day the Lord will come and it will be a great joy to be found fulfilling his will.