“Who, then, is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household to distribute to them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master on his arrival finds doing so.
Amen, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all
his property. But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is long
delayed,’ and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with
drunkards, the servant’s master will come on an unexpected day and at an
unknown hour and will punish him severely and assign him a place with the
hypocrites, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.”
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What are you going to do if you’re assigned a responsibility?
Naturally, when something is entrusted to us, we do our best to fulfill it without delay. We do not waste time with excuses or hesitation; instead, we act immediately, knowing that it is our duty and privilege to carry it out faithfully.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples: “Be prepared, for the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” This is not simply a call to watchfulness, but an invitation to live our lives in a way that reflects His own.
What kind of preparation does Jesus want from His disciples? It is not complicated—He calls us to live with humility, to show genuine concern for the poor, and to dedicate our lives in service to others. In this way, our daily actions become our preparation for His return.
But how do we prepare for Jesus in our own lives? Is it by working endlessly to increase our wealth or satisfy our earthly desires? Of course not. The preparation Jesus speaks of is far deeper. It is about opening our hearts so that when He knocks, we are ready to welcome Him in.
Therefore, let us not spend all our energy chasing after what perishes—riches, possessions, or worldly pleasures. These are not the be-all and end-all of life. True preparation for the coming of Jesus is found in setting aside time for Him—in prayer, in service, in acts of love—no matter how busy we may be. For it is only in making room for Jesus that our lives gain true meaning and eternal purpose.
How are you preparing for Jesus? — Marino J. Dasmarinas







