The parable of the Talents is about much more than money. It speaks of the gifts that God has given to each of us and how we choose to “invest” those gifts in the community. Are we seeking only the most limited return, for ourselves? Or are we sharing our gifts, doing our part to help build up the community? The questions are more than hypothetical, for one day, at an unexpected hour, we will be called to account. Invest wisely for a generous return!