This Sunday's gospel is the Parable of the master who gives his servants talents. He gave one servant 5 talents, the second he gave 2, and to the third he gave 1 talent. When the master returned the first two had gained more talents (5 more for the first and 2 more for the second), but the third servant instead of going out to gain more talents he just dug a hole and kept it. When the master approached the third servant and learned of this he was very upset.
As a few friends and myself were discussing this gospel last night one of my friends brought up a good interpretation of the story. Instead of looking at the talents in the story as gold or what have you, we can look at these talents as the gifts that God has given to us. We should not waste what gifts or "talents" we are given by God, but instead we should share them with others and make something out of the things we are given. The first two servants would be examples of people who use there gifts and "talents" to create something for themselves and others, while third is someone who was given a gift but instead of sharing it with others or going out and making something of his gift, he wasted it and did nothing.
God gives us all our own unique gifts. He created us in the way that he intended, and he does not just give us gifts for nothing. Instead he gives us gifts so that we can make something of those gifts. If you have been given the gift/"talent" of singing, you should share your gift by singing, not sitting silent. If you are a great athlete then use your talents to help your team succeed. Strive to become a better athlete and excel at whatever sport you play. Don't waste the "talents" that God has given to you, because he has given them to you for a reason. Don't be mad that you aren't a great runner, but instead be happy that you are good at mathematics. Don't be angry at what you don't have, instead be grateful for the gifts that have been given to you by God.
