The Return of the King
A Lenten Minute Reflection for Friday, March 6, 2015
by Dcn Bob Bonomi
A Lenten Minute Reflection for Friday, March 6, 2015
by Dcn Bob Bonomi
In the 3rd installment of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Return of the King", the Ruling Steward of Gondor (Denethor) did not want to relinquish control of the kingdom to the rightful king, Aragorn. Because of the long period of time that had passed since the last king, Denethor thought he should be king by virtue of his and his ancestors' being in control for so long. He forgot the role of the steward, and he allowed his greed and the power entrusted to him to corrupt him, and it eventually drives him insane.
In today's parable, Jesus points out to the Pharisees and scribes that the power and authority entrusted to them belongs to God and He will hold them accountable for how they use it. We too have been entrusted with many gifts from God; it's up to us on how to use them as good stewards. May we use this time of Lent to recognize and use our gifts for His kingdom.
In today's parable, Jesus points out to the Pharisees and scribes that the power and authority entrusted to them belongs to God and He will hold them accountable for how they use it. We too have been entrusted with many gifts from God; it's up to us on how to use them as good stewards. May we use this time of Lent to recognize and use our gifts for His kingdom.
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