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Today's readings might be summarized in one word: responsibility. Each of us could reflect on the things for which we are currently responsible. In another season of life, our responsibilities will be different. What remains constant is the expectation that we will use our time wisely, put our talents to good use, and serve the needs of others.
These readings can seem harsh and burdensome. We must be accountable, and our talents must increase in value. Otherwise, we risk being thrown “into the darkness outside.” How can we experience the happiness and blessedness of which the psalmist writes? The answer might be found in a slight tweak in spelling: response-ability. We discern what is ours to do. We set down those tasks that are not ours to do, leaving them in God’s gentle care. In God’s kingdom, we are each responsible to do our part. Recall Jesus’ promise that his yoke is easy and his burden light. These words might echo in mind and heart as we tend to the tasks before us. This day, we come to the Eucharist to be nourished.