Sunday, November 15, 2026

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

As we approach the conclusion of the Church’s liturgical year, the readings for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to reflect upon the gifts God has entrusted to us and how faithfully were have used them in His service.

In today’s Gospel (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus tells the familiar Parable of the Talents. Before leaving on a journey, a master entrusts his possessions to three servants, giving each a different amount according to his ability. Two servants put their talents to work and double what they have receive. The third, however, motivated by fear, buries his talent in the ground, returning it to his master without having accomplished anything.

The message of this parable extends far beyond the responsible management of money. The talents represent the many gifts God has placed into our hands: our abilities, our time, our resources, our faith, and the countless opportunities we have to serve others. These gifts are not intended to be hidden away or kept solely for ourselves. They are meant to be shared generously, cultivated faithfully, and used for the building up of God’s Kingdom.

The two faithful servants are praised not because they received the greatest gifts, but because they made good use of what had been entrusted to them. Their master’s words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant,” remind us that God does not measure our lives according to worldly success or recognition but according to the faithfulness and love with which we respond to His grace.

These readings also provide a fitting opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make our Annual Holiday Bazaar a success. We extend a heartfelt thank you to who organized and planned the event, prepared food and baked goods, donated items, decorated, set-up and cleaned up, staffed the various activities, and generously offered their time and talents. We are equally grateful to everyone who attended and supported the Bazaar through their presence and participation.

As we prepare for the approaching Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, our parish patronal feast day, may we consider how we are using the gifts entrusted to us. May we never allow fear, indifference, or complacency to prevent us from responding to God’s call.