Matthew 25:14-15, 19-21

Jesus told his disciples this parable:
"A man going on a journey
called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.
To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one--
to each according to his ability. 
Then he went away.

"After a long time
the master of those servants came back
and settled accounts with them. 
The one who had received five talents came forward
bringing the additional five. 
He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents.
See, I have made five more.'
His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.
Since you were faithful in small matters,
I will give you great responsibilities.
Come, share your master's joy.'"

Simple Instructions:

After reading the first time…invite to share, a word, a phrase, idea, image or thought.

After reading the second time… invite to share: I experience the “master’s joy” when I…

After reading the third time… invite to share… what I am called to do or what I am called to change.

Then move around the circle…offering prayer of thanks (Thank you God…) and petition (Please God…). 

Conclude by praying the Lord’s Prayer together.

Remember one is always free to pass.