Cardinal McCarrick and the Parable of the Talents

With the Cardinal McCarrick report now public, what do we make of it?
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[@LukeShalz]

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[@frankrault3190]

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[@LukeShalz]

@@frankrault3190 God Bless you as well!

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[@jesuscameforrelationshipno4165]

Where In the Bible tells us Mary hears prayers

[@kzizzles8329]

@@jesuscameforrelationshipno4165 Revelation 8:4/Revalation 12:1, the Saints are going before God with the prayers of his people on their behalf. Additionally, we know that our God is not a God of the dead but of the living, the bodies of the saints may be dead and buried but the saints are very much alive. Where in the Bible, does the Bible claim to be the only source of revelation specifically. Also, where in the Bible does the Bible say what books are and aren't canonical?

[@Gpiwi]

I'm truly and utterly lost for words to describe exactly how Fr. Casey's explanation of Our Lord's parable of the talents has hit me like a blast of cold wind. Thank you Fr. Casey.

[@billyremmert7679]

Politics and power are destructive they could only be covered up everything comes to the light eventually

[@katkat2340]

Transparency , accountability , humility, and protect the vulnerable. Evil is not easily explained. Jesus Christ is the one true guide. Don’t be sad just be more determined .

[@DanielWSonntag]

Good one! I agree!

[@RocknRoRose]

been more determined since I came back in 2011.

[@flordelizaguzzan9765]

while his apostles slept, Jesus prayed.

[@kiyimbacharles9784]

@@RocknRoRose welcome back, pray unceasingly and invoke the holy spirit to guide us all with his gifts and keep us on the path that Jesus Christ paved as he died on that cross

[@dravenocklost4253]

How about JUSTICE! STONE THEM, let Jesus and the Devil settle on their souls.

[@elisabetta611]

I was watching a docu on the last days of JPII recently and Cardinal McCarrick was interviewed quite heavily in it. He struck me as humble, kind and devout but the name rang a bell for me that made my stomach twist and unfortunately, googling him I came upon what happened. My heart broke for the victims but it also strengthened my resolve to be part of the healing of the Church I so love and cherish. As an Austrian, Cardinals like McCarrick will always remind me of an Austrian Cardinal, Cardinal Groer, who acted very much like McCarrick, if not worse. Your homily really puts into words how we can come together to give justice to ALL victims but also rebuild Christ's Church in His holy image. THANK YOU, Fr. Casey and GOD BLESS YOU!

[@peterectasy2957]

at the beginning there were a young priests whose agreed with McCarrick actions, latter on he became unscrupulous. that`s broken his neck -(

[@Steve-qr2lm]

As a Catholic, I'm really getting fed up with these senile old men ruled by their ego's, sins and thirst for power.

[@MH_12345]

Yeah, we all are. But like he said in the video, we are at least a partially human Church. Humans sin, even ones in power, but that doesn't take away from the truth of Catholicism.

[@Steve-qr2lm]

@Collins Anosike I’m married, I can’t even become a deacon because the internal politics of the diocese don’t want deacons only priests, it’s ridiculous.

[@Steve-qr2lm]

@Collins Anosike can’t argue with that, it’s just hard to stand back and watch such incompetence, does the church not realise once the 70+ that fill the congregation are dead and gone the churches will be empty.

[@pfevrier01]

As you are a catholic, then you have many children that have become priests, or have become nuns? Or maybe you are a priest yourself? Then congrats!

[@googleaccount4471]

Steve please pray for all the clergy, they are sinners like us who I think are to often left out of prayers.

[@flordelizaguzzan9765]

Jesus said “ The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak”. The devil is really working hard to destroy the one true church, attacking those that are weak. Let’s pray for our Pope and all our priests.

[@flordelizaguzzan9765]

@@bddogcatball in Matthew 16:18 Jesus said “ AND I SAY UNTO THEE, Thou art PETER, and upon this rock I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH; and the gates of HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL against it”.

[@LostArchivist]

@@bddogcatball Tell that to the Theophilacti Papacy of the 1000s we have been places like this before and that did not destroy the Church

[@RomanPetrla]

The weakness explains one man’s sins. But not the failure of the organization. (Neither the report does.)

[@pfevrier01]

@@bddogcatball i'm so sorry to tell you thatJesus himself has promised that hr would ALLWAYS! ALLWAYS be with his church, until the end of times. And the church that have no sinners,let them throw the first stone.

[@Denis-fs2ip]

@Linda Lo don't you understand? It's not the people that are doing it. Ever since the fall. We were perfect but deceived by the snake, we will be tainted by the sin and tempted by the devil until Jesus cleanses us and returns. If the devil stop what he is doing right now, people would wake up and turn to God.

[@DanielWSonntag]

Ha! I left the church decades ago because of things like this... But I always kept that phrase "don't throw the baby out with the bathwater" ... I still wanted truth and I still wanted Jesus! 30 years later, I'm fully converted back to the Church. I appreciate your work and willingness to shine light on what's going on, but keep the focus on what God is calling us to. It helps me have compassionate responses for those who still struggle with injustices that have occurred. I think "how would Fr Casey say it?"

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

Welcome back to the team 🙏

[@rschiwal]

One out of 12 of Jesus' Apostles turned out to be greedy, murderous traitors.

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

@@rschiwal All 12 of the apostles sinned but only Judas did not repent nor amend his faults. Judas was still a bishop and will always be for eternity in hell.

[@eamonbreathnach4613]

@@vincenzorutigliano5435 who told you Judas was in hell?

[@dizonjamesmulenga7260]

​@@vincenzorutigliano5435 only God knows the fate of Judas Iscariot.

[@pedroparamo891]

Amazing homily. A new and fresh reading, a polemic one, sure, but Jesus himself was very polemic. Thank's for sharing this very true and honest preaching. I can tell you have a very genuine relationship with God ☺. keep praying for us. I'll pray for you brother.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is really terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what it actually appears to be about. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@ethanmcclain7570]

@@johnsanders2798 The parable can legitimately be interpreted both ways and make sense. I agree with Fr. Casey that the core truth is that if you faithfully serve your master, whether it be God or wickedness, you will share in that master's joy, whether that be the Kingdom of God or sorrowful separation.

[@johnsanders2798]

@@ethanmcclain7570 No it can not. The fact that this priest used this video to lead people to error is what makes it so awful.

[@noahgaming8833]

@@johnsanders2798 just because you don’t agree with the meaning of the parable, doesn’t give you the right to say that it’s leading people astray. Father Casey is the reason why I got interested in Catholicism, and I like the things he explains and how he explains it.

[@johnsanders2798]

@@noahgaming8833 I am happy that you are interested in Catholicism. However I would strongly encourage you to now find someone better to explain it to you, who holds true to Catholic teaching. Perhaps look at Father Mike Schmitz. I do not disagree with the meaning of the parable. The Catholic Church teaching is clear on it.I take issue with the fact that Father Casey is bastardizing what that meaning is and thus leading people astray. Father Casey should pull this video down. It is that bad !

[@susankesia1783]

I write as a person who has suffered at the hand of a priest will NOT leave Catholic Church because where else is there for me to go?? Poor countries like where I grew up are even worse than America!!

[@livingsuperwithpatriciajon891]

My heart goes out to you.

[@susankesia1783]

Thank you@living super with Patricia Jones and @Matthew Brady. May God keep the Universal Church safe from predators that seek to devour our souls and keep REAL priests moving with His message onward! Amen

[@sandan4961]

I admire you, true where else can we go....Jesus said so, " I am the way the truth and the light ", He established His church, the Catholic church, to which He gifted His sacraments for us humans so we can access all His graces to enter His Kingdom . We hear it always during the MASS when the priest says, This is the new covenant, you eat my flesh and drink my blood, I will remain in you and you in me". Where else can we go to access that covenant but The Holy Catholic church which Jesus promised will never be over run by the devil. My trust remains in Jesus, my Savior and not the pope, the priests, cardinals, bishops but I pray hard for them to be faithful to God's calling to serve HIM and not to earthly things that tickles momentarily the emotions but not the true spirit.

[@laurawheeler6684]

I think you are very courageous. God bless you.

[@susankesia1783]

Yes, indeed! Still is most painful and difficult to say, but I thank you all for your encouragements and pray for those who still suffer the after effects. God bless

[@forestmcneir3325]

The Vatican never took testimony from Archbishop Vigano claiming they had no way to reach him. Archbishop Vigano vigorously disputes this excuse, insisting the Vatican knew very well how to contact him. It seems the writers of the report needed to take a swipe at the whistle blower. I tend to discount criticism of Archbishop Vigano.

[@dominicflamiano452]

Was Vigano commissioned to investigate? Yes. What did he do? What has he done since? Pope Francis has put illumination on the corruption, not just of McCarrick, but of those who enabled, knew and were silent. I praise the mothers and survivors and religious who rang the bell, many times, and were ignored.

[@MrAquinas1]

@@dominicflamiano452 Baloney. Francis has been the worst enabler and protector of corrupt prelates of all.

[@dorothyschlaefer4447]

@@dominicflamiano452 for starters you might look at Life Site News nov.10, 2020 on youtube when john henry-westen interviews long time vatican journalist dr. robert moynihan..........................

[@dominicflamiano452]

@@dorothyschlaefer4447 I'm aware of Vigano's enablers, including Arroyo and Moynihan and the other 'traditionalists' who seek to undermine Pope Francis. I disagree with their views, and why don't they explain why Vigano did not investigate after McCarrick's elevation.

[@marcoricotti7359]

@@dominicflamiano452 did Viganó had or has ever had the power to block McCarrick in the first place? He did what he was told to do, investigate and give evidences. When Francis asked him about McCarrick he responded “His holyness there’s a document this thick about the whole story, ask for it and you’ll receive it”. Now i don’t really see where in there story we can blame abp. Viganó but if you have other informations please share them so i can enlarge my point of view, thanks and God bless you

[@DM-mt7km]

Thank you for being honest, candid, and direct. Enough tiptoeing around this scandal. Rip the bandaid off and get the pain over with. Then heal. Lots of excuses to leave Mother Church, but no good reasons.

[@rosetatel2315]

Our models of faith are the saints. The rest of us are all struggling to live in the grace of God. Let's pray harder and glorify God by the lives we live. We have the Holy Spirit, Mama Mary, Angels, and Saints to guide and and protect us. May God's love always live among us.

[@littlesmith4593]

Trauma is generational. Add in cover ups and denial and the process of healing and recovery is exponentially lengthened and the wounds become deeper. Rather, face the evil done to others, end the inflicting of injury, and give penance in a way that strives to heal body, mind, and soul.

[@paulnemo790]

"These are the times that try men's souls."

[@PontoLyone]

Yea check out the Sensus Fidelium video entitled the same quote

[@dawnlapka2433]

These are the times that try women's souls, too.... Father, these words help. This world is grieving for so many reasons. When will we begin to see the beauty of life again? I'm engaged, but so many people keep trying to steal that joy from me and the groom! I'm just getting ready to go back to work, and I have to pay back taxes on my Mother's death! I just got done paying taxes on rent which is why I entered Mission work, then the bill got bigger! What happened? I think it's just one of those things where you have to be grateful for the opportunity to serve as the person who God made you to be, even if you get angry once in awhile, or get sick 😷 emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Time to batten down the hatches and pray even harder. God bless you, Father Casey. I sure needed to hear your wisdom today.

[@robertesch3851]

Just brilliant, Father. I never understood the parable until now. So much evil surrounds us. You have such faith in the current Pope. May he really lead us well. Clearly you serve the only master, Jesus Christ. May he continue to lead you in your ministry.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@frogleg10]

Very good Fr Casey

[@paxnorthwilliamson2689]

I think the more common reading still stands (and to my ears he said as much), but, yes, very instructive as a read. Very helpful.

[@kennethchinweike6346]

Many thanks Fr Casey, always lovely to hear your perspective. God bless you more

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@frogleg10]

@@johnsanders2798 Are you chronically bitter or just appear that way. I think you've reposted this enough

[@johnsanders2798]

@@frogleg10 I will continue correcting Fr. Casey until he removes this video or corrects it himself.

[@frankkamp1627]

For a long time I suffered from my understanding of the parabel of the talents because I always saw myself as the unworthy servant who must have failed of using his talents to be successful because I never had gained or attempted to gain a lot of money, to be powerful, to be famous, moreover i have been afraid of these accomplishments and saw them as temptations that would tear one apart from god. So I'm happy to hear that the mentioned king is not god. You helped me a lot with your explanation. Thank you and please excuse my poor english.

[@guodaripinskaite6314]

The alternative interpretation of the verse, where the King IS God, is not about money or success. It is about the goodness and mercy of God. He has shown you mercy, love, care patience and all, and if you keep it to yourself, if you don’t give the same to others, then you’re burying the gift and making your faith dead. God doesn’t command everyone to be a businessman

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

Or, more so, the talents are not money but spiritual truth. God gives us truth, and we must preach, spreading these truths.

[@iloveprivacy8167]

This might be the first time the Parable of the Talents didn't leave a bad taste in my mouth.

[@pollypeguin]

What is so disturbing about the parable? Jesus did not oppose capitalism he opposed corruption. There is a clear difference

[@zacharyertengrass892]

Touche! What a pun!

[@tim.a.k.mertens]

I know eh

[@elsyvalle8842]

@@pollypeguin actually Jesus is talking about faith, the love towards God and your neighbor, how hard you will work to gain souls for the kingdom of God. Jesùs is not talking about money. He talks about money just to people to understand the parable.

[@stevehathorn6486]

@@elsyvalle8842 Thanks for the comment, someone understands the parable.

[@paulkelly9803]

Thank you for your clarity and humility. This is a very clear and, in my view, healing way of dealing with these awful issues. God bless your ministry.

[@billmartin3561]

Still no accountability for those who knew and did nothing...

[@maryannewillequer3305]

Thank you for your thoughtful words about the McCarrick report, Fr Casey. This is such a difficult situation to understand, but you did a nice job explaining the basics of the report. And thank you for talking about the actions of the third servant in last Sunday's Gospel. I had hoped that my pastor would address what the third servant revealed, but he didn't. Now I can see this through an alternative description. Thank you so much!

[@srrosarioreyesop1481]

A Dominican Sister I am thankful for the very enlightening talk. Truely TRUTH will set us Free.

[@marysedita7326]

Cardinal Viganò exposed the evil of Maccarick (sp). Viganò is a brave Godly man who stood alone exposing evil.

[@flyingisaac2186]

And he was attacked in this semi-fictional report. Cardinal Sodano who protected McCarrick and other pervs not even mentioned. JP2 and his personal secretary only dealt with what Sodano wanted to reach JP2. James Grein not mentioned by name.

[@danjf1]

When we are silent to an atrocity, we are complicit. Praise be Jesus and Mary ❤

[@allancuseo7431]

I think I’m understanding this parable for the very first time. Very Franciscan explanation Father. I’m reminded of the phrase from the 80s - - silence equals death and I believe that applies to the current scandal.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what it actually appears to be about. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@jimmccormack8479]

Thank You Father. I never really understood this Parable before your explanation.

[@johnnylara7032]

What I thought about talents, I think about my art drawing skills. Or anything kind of hobbies and skills or something. Singing, running, etc.

[@jeremychoo934]

Thank you so much for shedding a fresh light on this parable. Like so many, I’ve long thought of this parable as one mainly about stewardship and loyalty but I see now that thinking is far too superficial and simplistic. We all need reminders like this for us to grow in faith.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@triphan7698]

@@johnsanders2798 Be nice please.

[@johnsanders2798]

@@triphan7698 Are you defending this Terrible Video that makes a mockery of Christ's parable of the talents or do just have an aversion to fraternal correction??

[@sunrise8015]

The church we are today is the sacrifice of hundreds of saint's and martyr's, we have inherited a holy church and the responsibility to keep it holy and pass it to the next generation. We can't run or abandon what we have inherited, if we do, WE become like Mc Carrick.

[@aslinndhan]

Agreed. I may not be able to do anything about high church officials, but I can keep a watchful eye in my local church. That being said, wrong doing by church leaders cast a pall on good priests and religious everywhere. They carry a burden that is not theirs to carry, and are punished for crimes they did not commit. It makes me sad on one hand and more resolute to pray for and support those whose service to God and God's church is blameless and tireless.

[@sunrise8015]

@@aslinndhan absolutely, this is an attack on our community the response pleads for strength and unwavering faith. Yes there are a few rotten apples but I have personally seen many preists who live exemplary lives. No one talks about them, they now have to carry this burden too. Many a times we the community are at fault, we forget that they are humans too, the revealing clothes people wear to church, it's just not fair to put the burden on one side. I am not justifying what has happened but we need to keep an eye on the church and on the community as well.

[@anonymouskat4868]

Very well said

[@therighteousrighthand]

We are the church Sunrise. You, Kat, Aslinn and I are the body of Christ. The church is not a building in some city or hill or country. ....but a living active visible body of Christ across the whole world, honoring God by clothing the naked, feeding the poor, visiting the sick and those in prison making Christ know to them.

[@garymarcera7452]

Words can't describe how truly I appreciate your video on this subject. Thanks and God bless you 🙏

[@Hands2HealNow]

Even Jesus suffered evil among the men who most loved him.

[@joseluisplatero3192]

Muchas gracias por sus videos Padre Casey, son muy reconfortantes en estos tiempos difíciles. Lo vemos desde Baja California, México. Dios lo bendiga!

[@joseluisplatero3192]

@Joshua De La Rosa Esto es Internet, y el mensaje es para el padre Casey. Cuando diga: Burro, entonces sales tú. Have a nice day!

[@christopercrucero2542]

Thank You so much for this, fr. Casey. 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is really terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what it actually appears to be about. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@christopercrucero2542]

@@johnsanders2798 I know that, and fr. Casey does not deny that, it is in fact the same point He is saying here. It was reappropriated in another perspective/interpretation to address the issue of the former Bishop, McCarick. But His main point is the question of which master one serves. Just let me appreciate it the way I see it, and I respect your view on this. 😄😁😄

[@johnsanders2798]

@@christopercrucero2542 No. Fr. Casey did not say that. First he repeated the interpretation that is correct (rather weakly of course) Then he went on to completely misrepresent what Jesus said. He even made stuff up. Of course as Catholics we can not serve 2 masters. We also should not teach rubbish.

[@christopercrucero2542]

@@johnsanders2798 okay, okay... I Understood it differently from the way you do. I still appreciate his exejesis on the parable, and It is not rubbish... If you don't like it, then don't.. but don't push others to do the same. Maybe also post a vid on it, a a deeper, stronger and more correct one. 😇😇😇

[@judygreason8833]

If I could like this a thousand times...your words are those of hope and understanding. Like many, this is the first time I understood this parable in a way that makes sense. Thank you!

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what it actually appears to be about. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@judygreason8833]

@@johnsanders2798 he offered this as an alternative explanation, because in all my years, I never saw the master as good, in spite of all the good priests who have delivered sermons to me over the years. However, I think we can all agree that God would like us all to do the best we can with all the wonderful gifts he has given us, and I thank you for that reminder.

[@tangoonrollers]

Thank you. This morning in prayer I asked for guidance and understanding of this very parable and behold this evening I find your blog and discussion miraculously in my KZbin timeline. Your thoughts and interpretation were most enlightening and given the serendipity I am taking it seriously onboard. Thank you

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@mr2detripa]

Franciscan brother thanks for sharing your humble thoughts, saludos desde México,

[@charlesmcdermott6139]

As I listened and watched this post, my heart was, and is, very heavy. Theodore McCarrick was my bishop. Would I have ever thought of him as a spiritual director or confessor? No. Did I know about all this sad stuff? Yes. But I also knew that bishops and leading priests in the Archdiocese had gone to the nuncio in Washington, and that nothing had been done. Why would they have listened to a lowly parochial vicar in Jersey City? And yet, I liked him! We were friendly, if not friends as such. He respected me for my work. He had the ability to be very kind to those in difficulty. In fact, I do pray for him every day and hope that ultimately he may attain Heaven. This doesn’t waylay what a great English spiritual writer , Msgr. Ronald Knox, once called “ the confusion of grief”. I am afraid that we are living out the Eighth Beatitude. God the Holy Spirit. Give us the grace of wisdom and consolation in these troubling days in our nation, our world, and our Church. Hope!

[@MeowyMakes]

Something I've always appreciated about your channel is your transparency. You love Jesus and the Church, yet you're not afraid to admit that there have been problems in the church. Honestly, the church and the world needs more people like you, Father Casey:)

[@skipgiblets]

I've heard that parable plenty, but what you shared/talked about was eye-opening. Thank you.

[@FrancesShear]

Of course we all know what 'talent' McCarrick was promoting most.

[@mary_quin]

Thank you Father Casey for giving us another insight about the Parable, I was troubled and confuse with regard to what wisdom to take away from it, when I heard it during Sunday reading... but now I'm able to grasp and understand some meaning behind it! We shouldn't place our faith and trust in people, no matter who they may be, because they can and will disappoint us, or let us down, one way or another... but in God, everything is certain and his love is constant. He doesn't give up on us no matter how broken we may be, as long as we repent and believe in Him.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@clementine5053]

Wow!!! This is an absolutely amazing lesson!! I’ve never looked at the parable like that! And now it totally makes sense!!

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what it actually appears to be about. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@lindaeaton8367]

I don't know where you come up with such deep understanding but I thank God for you Fr. Casey. TY

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@Mr._Anderpson]

"Villains who twirl their mustaches are easy to spot. Those who clothe themselves in good deeds are well camouflaged." - Captain Jean-Luc Picard "A government is a body of people, usually...notably ungoverned." - Shepherd Book from the series "Firefly". Replace government with clerical hierarchy & the point remains the same. I think it was Archbishop Fulton Sheen who said it was the job of the laity to keep the clergy in line, to make sure priests act like priests & bishops act like bishops. That being said, hierarchy implies responsibility by the superior for the actions of subordinates. Rather than throw everyone underneath McCarrick under the bus, let's acknowledge the fish rots from the head. I can't be the only one who remembers the report of the homosexual orgy fueled by cocaine in a Vatican apartment which Pope Francis had reserved for Cardinal Cocopalmeiro's secretary, Monsignor Luigi Capozzi. I suppose it is fortunate for us we have historical records of many other bad popes. Of course, Francis may hold the distinction of being the first under whose authority funds for Peter;s Pence were used to bankroll a pro-homosexuality film like 2019's Elton John film, "Rocketman". Sometimes people are open about their hideous acts because they know they're above responsibility. Sometimes, people will appoint more voting cardinals to make sure they escape justice. Harvesting where you did not plant & gathering where you did not scatter is only stealing if the workers have not agreed to employment. To call it stealing smacks a bit of the sort of disordered logic which guides certain political figures to decry people for having successful businesses & creating wealth. After all, Luke 10 tells us the servant is worthy of his hire. If he didn't want the master's retribution, he shouldn't have taken the master's wealth. If it was a mob boss, then there is all the more reason why the money should not have been taken, not that people ever accept wealth & gifts from disreputable sources. How much was made selling out the Church in China, by the by? Brings 4 Kings <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1201">20:1</a> to mind. I'll hold to my faith in Jesus Christ, because I have none in the leadership in the Vatican.

[@spiritsofnatureonbreak7850]

Not following u man, i don't understand what u r trying to say

[@yellowclivia]

Why is no one critiquing the report for what it leaves out, like how McCarrick managed to leap frog to the top in record time, how an unusual number of sitting and retired bishops/archbishops/cardinals were protegees and long close associates of his and yet claim to have known nothing about his corruption (one even lived with him for years), how all the blame has been shifted to the previous two popes, the list goes on. Just more willful blindness on the part of the Church, just the bishops doing themselves more damage by treating the laity as if they were fools.

[@keithsimpson3078]

...but the laity are fools for believing all that mediaeval claptrap, in the first place...

[@williamlaudeman7157]

Perhaps because those fools' action are all in the past and cannot be "undone" so dragging them out over and over again will not resolve anything.

[@sandyjeannette4617]

The church has learned nothing about being politicians instead of Good Shepards.

[@likeoilpouredout]

Great homily and thoughts. I have never seen this parable in this light. Much food for thought. Thank you brother. God bless you

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@justkeepswimming8963]

Thank you for explaining this parable Fr. Casey! Your videos give me hope and understanding

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what it actually appears to be about. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@klamsanac8173]

Fantastic take I've never heard before from that parable. God bless you and the work you are doing.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@knotbumper]

As a practicing Catholic, your description, comments and thoughts are some of the most succulent, clear and encompassing thoughts I have heard on this embarrassing stain on our Church. Well said, both observations and homily.

[@christinebutler7630]

Succulent? Or do you mean succinct?

[@knotbumper]

@@christinebutler7630 Darn, how embarrassing. Good catch, my silly fingers.

[@inesalvarez-calderon6663]

What a brilliant reflection !!! Thank you Father 👏🏼

[@williamhillyard6688]

Thank you Father Casey. Been reading all the different articles about Cardinal McCarrick. Very disappointing. Loved your explanation of the talents. You certainly make me think.

[@Alwayslearnimg]

Why so many anti Catholic Christians?? Wow. Trolling is strong when truth is spoken.

[@kiyimbacharles9784]

Truth will reveal how much depth a soul is willing to stand firm in faith and soldier on in persuit for the kingdom of God.

[@partydean17]

@Aumima Mimadino people need to reread Acts. It's not communist. It goes beyond any political economic standing

[@gideonjudges7]

I think comparing this parable to the parable of the unjust steward helps clear some of it up. In that parable, Jesus commends the steward for using someone else's money "to make friends for yourself with unrighteous mammon," so that when the money fails "they [the new friends] might receive you into their dwellings." The point: our stuff, our money, is not really ours: it's God's. Use someone else's money (God's money) "to make friends" (to help other people), that at the end they may welcome you into heaven. God doesn't reward evil business men and Jesus isn't commending cheating people, but He is mak UK ng a point about how we use God's stuff. In the parable of the talents, you have a similar sort of deal. He is not saying God is a greedy businessman. But, what happens in the parable? The master entrusts the servants with a ton of money/stuff. Some of the servants use the money and even multiply it. The one hides it away. The first are commended for multiplying what they received. The last is condemned for not using what was given. The point: Gid is not an evil business man. But, like the master in the parable, He gives us stewardship over stuff and pours out mercy on us. The first are commended for using their stuff, for multiplying the mercy they received (think about what else Jesus says in Matthew: "store up treasure for yourselves in heaven"--not stuff for myself, but using my private property for the common good. I have received mercy, so I will give mercy.) But then the last is condemned, because he holds on to it for himself (I am afraid of losing what I got, so I will not give it away. I have received mercy/this stuff, but I will not give it/use it). St. John Chrysostom writes: "This parable is delivered against those who will not assist their neighbours either with money, or words, or in any other way, but hide all that they have." St. Gregory the Great says: "Let him then who has understanding look that he hold not his peace; let him who has affluence not be dead to mercy; let him who has the art of guiding life communicate its use with his neighbour; and him who has the faculty of eloquence intercede with the rich for the poor. For the very least endowment will be reckoned as a talent entrusted for use." And finally, Origen puts it succinctly: "all that is required is that whatever a man has from God, he should use it all to the glory of God." God gives us all gifts--His mercy, our skills, our private property--but He gives them that we might do something with them for others.

[@motsu84]

It's impt to go back to the Early Father's or we ended up in some prosperity gospel

[@sylviareta6697]

Yes, this is what it meant to me. Thank you.

[@johnlouieguban8733]

Thank you for speaking up...i pray many more will have the courage to face and speak up on the issues of our church...

[@littlechurchknits2946]

This is one of the best explanations of this parable I have ever heard! There's so much to think about here! Pax Christi

[@nachocrespoyustos3139]

Very interesting take on the parable Father. This is a very complex issue. As a law student now preparing to be a judge, this kind of things are hard to know. You can't just asume someone is guilty because there are some people saying so, because that could lead to false allegations being widespread. On the other hand, this is truly awful and should not happen in our Church (or anywhere). Maybe the Church should reinforce the research and investigation on these things once there are allegations, or go to the Police and let them investigate the case as it's their job instead of trying to solve the problem Itself. Anyway, great video, a big hug from Spain and keep up your good work.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@nachocrespoyustos3139]

@@johnsanders2798 that is how it's usually explained. The priest of my Parish told us that Sunday that the talents also represent bad things, such as illnesses, meaning God want us to do the best we can with them too.

[@Anon.5216]

I go to Church to worship Jesus, not bcse of the Priest who is a sinner like me.

[@killianmiller6107]

Fun fact, there was a 4th century heresy called Donatism that claimed clergy who were in sin could not legitimately administer the sacraments. St Augustine absolutely destroyed them with facts and logic (or rather scripture and song).

[@michaelciccone2194]

The Roman Catholic church is taking a different road that I cannot go on. The roots of all this mess started back in 1970s when I was in the seminary... Seriously speaking---the RC church is not taking the HOLY BIBLE seriously enough even taking seriously the original teachings on sexual ethics taught by previous Popes.

[@merrily23]

@@michaelciccone2194 Word of God or word of man? I accept the word of God completely but the word of man not at all. It saves me from this kind of conflict.

[@oledocfarmer]

Me too.

[@luciana-hs8cg]

That concept is not work for Catholic because the position of priest as Christ in persona while he consecrate the eucharist. And he must clean first to cleanse other as the idea in the old testament about priest.

[@girlfromsea24]

Thank you Fr for this insightful post.. Helped a lot in understanding situations like this.

[@atcsam]

Wow, I really appreciate your speach (or should I say Homily) on this. I was troubled after Sundays Mass on the liturgy and what it meant. My father of our parish gave a good Homily but I was still left with questions. You have wisely given me that answer! Thank you and may the Holy Sprit continue to bless and enlighten your thoughts and words!

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@paxnorthwilliamson2689]

The usual reading still stands, and you've managed to validate that. A+.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Thanks!

[@jongricafort4]

@@BreakingInTheHabit Are you ignoring the fact that St.JP2 discernment and judgement who was close to the year when allegations was thrown had seen Cardinal McCarrick as innocent. The CDF judgement did not conduct a Canonical Proceedings allowing Cardinal McCarrick to defend himsrlf and refute all the allegations which St.JP2 saw as no foundation or mere fabrication. Why CDF judgement was one sided? And the Vatican Report did nit include James Grein allegations,is it perhaps the investigation found it not credible?

[@marydsouza611]

@breaking in the habit fr Casey archbishop vigano has been exposing the corrupt ways in the church and he is being attacked , the Good shepherds of God are being attacked and blamed wrongly, we must not side with half truths just because we need to respect the pope or any higher authority, the truth is Jesus Christ n we need to stand with him.

[@jongricafort4]

@Mary dsouza On the contrary, Ab.Vigano is the one attacking the Church and the Pope, and his accusation on Bishops.Cardinals and Pope Francis was proven a LIE in the published mcCarrick Report..Ab.Vigano is a LIAR and ACCUSER...no wonder he cried out loud when Pope Francis made o homily on Satan the Great Accuser and Father of Lies, it's like Ab.Vigano because he was proven lying and his action are always accuse,accuse and accuse without giving any credible proof..

[@frogleg10]

@@marydsouza611 Vigano is on a political agenda which doesn't always involve telling the truth.

[@darleneranek8302]

Thank you Fr. Casey. Your vids are always a comfort and even more so on horrid topics such as this. God bless you!

[@old-moose]

Thank you for this interpretation. A lot to think about as well as a difficult message. God bless and keep you.

[@hotrodmom86]

Thank you for this point of view and angle that I had never considered. I just subscribed to your channel and I am so glad I found it. God bless you father.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@irisaranjo8752]

We all have to stand before the Lord.Who is a merciful God to the end,but a frightening Judge on the day of judgement.

[@jamestouchette859]

That very thought is why I'm such a fan of the Divine Mercy chaplet! One of the promises attached to the chaplet is that if a sinner, even a sinner most hardened, showed enough faith to pray the chaplet even once, he would be met at his final judgement with our Lord as his merciful advocate before the Just Judge. It's no "Get Out of Jail Free" card, but I can't think of anyone I'd rather have standing beside me before God the Father than God the Son! Another interesting thought, by way of extending the idea of God the Son at our side, is ...okay, so I pray the chaplet, Jesus will be at my side, pulling for me. GREAT! what does that MEAN though? That could very easily mean that in the time I have left, i have given our Saviour carte blanche to shape me into the kind of person that SHOULD have Him advocating for him! That sounds great until i reflect back on all the ways and occasions of sin in my life, knowing what i had to go through to make it out the other side alive, and then making peace with the fact that I just INVITED Jesus to put me through even MORE of that all ovet again! Lol

[@tcl379]

With all due respect father, I have enjoyed quite a bit of your teaching. I am a 66 year old Catholic and I’m very disappointed with some of what my church refuses to do. I ceased going to mass because of the hypocrisy, it breaks my heart that my church isn’t the one standing firm with their voices raised saying - we won’t tolerate criminal priests and will have them jailed for their crimes. Isn’t God powerful and merciful enough to protect the church when it has to purge from its ranks pedophiles and abusers? If he isn’t, we’ve got nothing. His punishment is to sit in his home and smile. Why isn’t he in prison? 1. I hear everything except that the criminal priests like cardinal McCarrick have not been turned over to the police for prosecution. And I don’t hear a loud voice from my church that says, anytime, the first time, the priest is involved with molestation of children that they will immediately be turned over to the civil authorities to serve their proper jail time. Forgiveness is certainly a gift from God, and because of God’s grace we can all rely on God‘s forgiveness if we repent. If criminal priests repent while they’re in prison they can do a lot of good serving God’s people and doing the things that they should be doing. They belong in prison, if they repent and turn their lives and hearts over to God, what difference does it make where they serve God? I suppose what I’d like to know is the following: are priests afraid to stand up and say that the criminal element among them should be in prison? Why don’t you or other KZbin ministers regularly remind people that they can be safe within the church and that anyone who harms them will immediately go to prison? Why the reluctance to do the right thing before man and God?

[@christinebutler7630]

McCarrick is now facing criminal charges. There is quite a strong likelihood of his spending the remainder of his life (he is 91 now) in state prison, gen pop, being taught by Bubba and the gang boys what it feels like to be a victim. I think justice will prevail, finally.

[@Anon.5216]

TCL+ Don't stop going to Mass and worshipping Jesus bcse of a Priest's sins. Also, the Catechism tells us that we should report any wrong we see in Church to the Bishop and that it is our duty to do so. How else is the Bishop to know?

[@randidaeger157]

The Eucharist IS the Mass. why give it up?

[@carbon357]

i really needed to hear this - thank you

[@TH-zg8qm]

Thanks father. God bless your great work. 🙏🙏🙏

[@wesplybon9510]

I can't jump on board with that explanation of the parable. The last verse in the Matthew account uses the "weeping and gnashing of teeth" imagery, and every time that's used it's used in reference to the unrighteous receiving their final reward. That strongly suggests that the man with the single talent was very much in the wrong. Not that the message you interpreted is wrong. Jesus most certainly teaches about not serving multiple masters, but I don't think that's what's going on in that parable.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@frogleg10]

@@johnsanders2798 Fr. Caseys explanation is spot on

[@johnsanders2798]

@@frogleg10 Fr. Casey's explanation of this parable is rubbish

[@daniellevinson6975]

@@frogleg10 The thing is, whenever Jesus denounced the wrongs of the uber-wealthy, He was EXPLICIT about it. Remember the Parable of the Rich Fool, or the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man? The villains were *overtly* shown to greedy and calloused... The Parable of the Talents contrasts such explicit identification of rich villains.

[@daniellevinson6975]

@QQminusS If Jesus were referencing this fact, why would He be covert about it?

[@jameslaubacker3467]

Why isn't McCarrick in jail?

[@anthonyvalenzuela4699]

Insightful. Thank you.

[@yo1375]

Thank you Fr for being straightforward

[@vendatanoloe680]

Agree with that ...we must not be silent to let the wrong things going on. We have to speak the truth no matter what. Wrong is wrong !

[@benhur007]

Let the holy spirit guides our church... My prayers

[@richardbenitez7803]

Fr Casey..... this is one of the best commentaries you have given. Very well said. Very heartfelt. Very evangelical. Thanks.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@animal77]

What a beautiful message. God bless you Brother.

[@filipjuhas2779]

GOD really called you and I see it on your eyes you serve with your talents for the good of the church and others Bravo God Thank you😁😁

[@acdude5266]

This sort of thing happens inside and outside churches. It happened one or more college football towns. It happens in affluent communities where date rapes and domestic violence cases are ignored so as not to affect home values.

[@AM-ni3sz]

Thank you for your message.

[@EarlGray_kd7sjt]

Amen. Thank you Father. God's Love and Peace be with you always.

[@tessvalerio1604]

Thank you so much for this information and video Fr.Casey it inspired me to stay in Jesus ship for all what it's worth.stsy safe.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@carlosbalazs2492]

Man... thats an enlightening view of that parable...

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@carlosbalazs2492]

@@johnsanders2798 I can see it with both ways. I'll admit the one he focused on more is a stretch, but it still can hold water depending on how you approach it. While the original teaching is most likely the way to see it, we can't exactly ignore Fr. Casey's explanation... Just a thought.

[@johnsanders2798]

@@carlosbalazs2492 No. Father Casey is absolutely incorrect.

[@dawneasthope5404]

A very moving and honest video..... thank you

[@tricias6621]

Thank you for this interpretation. Im new to your channel and appreciate your candor. 🙏🏻

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what it actually appears to be about. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@thomaswilke6312]

Very inspirational homily

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@mortenwellhaven]

The parable is about spiritual growth. Those who really dedicate themselves to spiritual growth reap tremendous rewards (return for effort). The one who was poorest in spiritual growth we see too often. He or she makes no special effort. There is no spiritual growth. In the end, he even stops going to church. The little he had withered and was lost in the end - from lack of effort. The parable is about spiritual growth. Hope this helped.

[@wncslao]

Excellent, excellent video, Father. Thank you.

[@jamesmurphy4543]

Very well put ,a great take on that parable " My late Dad had a great saying which he often used," " Expect more from yourself than you do from others ,and you'll never be disappointed " Mc Carrick would have been in the better of that if his Dad had told him that

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@gazzadazza8341]

God guide and protect you forever. Evil has entered our Holy Church, we Must wake up and Fight this Evil with Prayers.

[@Grahzzyvtvlog]

you sound better than fox news or any news organizations

[@tlw1950]

CNN and MSNBC, yes. Fox, no.

[@promethium-145]

@@tlw1950 Fox isn't that good either. I like Chris Wallace though.

[@mongooseman3744]

Thank you kindly father, this was very thoughtful and helps a lot

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is really terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what it actually appears to be about. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@geraldingersoll8269]

Exceptional. Thank you and God Bless you Fr.

[@rschiwal]

I've heard mention of Satan influencing the church, Cardinals will turn against cardinals and bishops against bishops. It sure is happening now. The problem is, when HASN'T this happened? The church is united to Jesus and will never be destroyed, but it is made up of people who are sinners one and all. To those who want to use this as an excuse to leave: Would you abandon Jesus because of Judas?

[@franzfleischer3476]

Oh thank you Father! As I sat listening to the Gospel on Sunday, and the follow-up sermon, I had huge trouble accepting its apparent superficial meaning. It seemed to me to be preaching a disturbing "prosperity gospel". And while, obviously, your comments here do not address that idea, nevertheless you have opened up the parable for me. The wonder and value of the parables is that they have so much to teach beyond the simple and superficial readings. Thank you for enriching the Faith.

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what actually appears to be. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@dafreyes3410]

Thank you Fr. Casey, this is as always a very sensitive topic but it needs to be addressed. The reason we as Catholic Church had fail, and I include myself, is because we can't just talk about it as a 3rd person, we are the church, the mystical body of Christ and we all hurt with this but we can also walk towards healing, that is very much needed, for the victims, their families and all the clergy that can still turn around and do the right thing. This for me is that open door, to acknowledge the shame with the purpose of amending our lives, not to be crying and pointing fingers. The question at the end of the video is what should matter to all of us at all times: who am I serving? I hope and pray we all are serving the True Master, our Lord Jesus Christ. Peace and good to you father, you are always in my prayers.

[@carlosprovyrivera8522]

I truly enjoyed your interpretation of the parable. I’ve struggled with this one in the past. 🙏🏽☮️❤️

[@johnsanders2798]

This priest's explanation of the parable is terrible. The master never demanded that the servants double his money (Father made that up) He however left them with the one job of managing his money to the best of their abilities. The third servant chose to do absolutely nothing. When the time came for the reckoning of the accounts he chose to slander his master publicly. The parable is about what it actually appears to be about. We are given gifts from God (including faith) and it is our responsibility to grow and use these gifts with the best of our abilities.

[@janiejohnson5552]

I have been Catholic for around 20 years now.Unfortunately I have found very few just simple men of God.I have known some very good priest but many seem to only want to climb the latter of success. 🙏

[@gt7cuppels418]

Well father I think you have accurately pinned the tail on the donkey. I would ask the church to cleanse itself of the people that allowed this to go on . I am a 73-year-old man that may have been molested by a priest a long time ago the problem that I have is I don't remember it there's a black hole and to tell you the truth I do not want to open Pandora's box. Additionally although compensation to the victims of this hypocrisy is going to be made available quite frankly to what end. The last thing I want is the church's money. What I want is transparency and a new beginning where trust and honor are at the forefront .

[@keithsimpson3078]

You'd be better & have more luck, asking for the moon. Keith MANCHESTER.

[@padrearuleba851]

Incredible. God bless you.

[@spacemanspiff3052]

I like the cut of your jib, Father. Thank you for this message. It is better to be like Job, be faithful and do the right thing, no matter the personal cost, so as to receive the better richer reward in the afterlife than benefit the riches and pleasures of this world. Thank you.

[@kiyimbacharles9784]

Catholic leadership should stand open about such matters, for when a hicup is treated and handled earlier we face less explanations for the future generations. People with wrong ideas will always be among us but exposing them and actions being taken instantly will reduce such incidents. May God bless the catholic church,tje clergy and lay alike

[@augustuslc]

I have to say that your interpretation of the parable was weird. Seeing the master as an injust tyrant can only be possible if you interpret the parable in a worldly sense, if you think that the parable talks of material goods or worldly power and how injust may it seem that the one that has more ends up receiving more and the one that had less had everything taken from him. However, I think the best interpretation of the parable it's the one that refers to the talents as the gifts that God (the master) assigns according to the capacity of each individual, and God want us to produce with the gifts that we are given (produce in the spiritual sense: to evangelize others, to help the ones in need, to fight against injustice, etc). That's why that the one that received one talent got punished, God doesn't want Christians that after receiving the good news keep it to themselves and don't apply it to their daily lives. At the end, God will judge us, our works will be tested and if we deserve it, we will be rewarded in the afterlife.

[@doxyl4269]

Your interpretation is pretty standard. To help, the interpretation he gave is from Liberation Theology, which I guess must be pretty popular with Franciscans! I've heard a few of them interpret the parable that way now. I don't believe it either :p, but that's where he's coming from.

[@danielgrotz6599]

While I think your interpretation is helpful and certainly the more common one, do you have good reasons to support it? For example, why do you think it is more correct to assume that the talents are an allegory for our god-given gifts? This would be a fine allegory but the evidence that Father Casey presents makes it clear that this was probably not what Christ intended us to take from it.

[@florian8599]

How can God, who is the ultimate source reap where He did not sow? Gather where He did not scatter? God is not a thief, because He _can't_ steal from Himself. Fr Casey's take from the parable is from a different perspective. But that is the strength of Scripture: It allows different perspectives. And quite frankly, it is built on different perspectives. Just look at the two Creation Myths in Genesis 1 and 2!

[@angelvilla7432]

Let us pray for the Church for this is the Church our Lord Jesus founded. Let us continue praying for our priests for are so many priests out there who are still holy. No priest no eucharist. God bless all our priests.

[@arlandzacharias]

Thank you brother Casey!! Thank you for bringing Christ back into focus from the human failures because we all are sinners... our focus and prize is Christ and thank you for bringing that to light in the midst of the many dark deeds of a few. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼