Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
It is often said, “You have to spend money to make money.” This statement expresses that most capitalistic endeavors require a lot of investment in resources, production, and advertising before they will produce a profit. It encourages those who hesitate to invest their assets out of fear that no profit will come. St. Paul makes a similar argument to the Corinthians through an agricultural analogy, encouraging them to invest themselves into the life of the Christian community and for the service of their brothers and sisters. If the farmer does not plant the grain he has, and do so abundantly, then he will not reap a harvest. The more he invests the seed he already has, however, the greater will the harvest be.
We often think that our personal resources of time, talent, and treasure will be best used in attending to our own needs. St. Paul tells us, though, that investing our personal resources in our communities and in those in need will bring about rewards in abundance.
Reflection by Fr. Victor Schinstock, OSB
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