The Gospel passage recounts the famous Parable of the Talents, related by St Matthew (25: 14-30). The "talent" was an ancient Roman coin, of great value, and precisely because of this parable's popularity it became synonymous with personal gifts, which everyone is called to develop. In fact, the text speaks of "a man going on … Continue reading Pope Benedict XVI On Talents
Be the Custodian of Your Baptism
☧ Published on Those Catholic Men Baptism is a big deal in the Christian life, and for good reason. The Catechism states that baptism "is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments,'' (CCC 1213). This is pretty profound … Continue reading Be the Custodian of Your Baptism
