Talent on Loan from God

On the Greek Old Calendar Typikon, the Sundays of Luke are interrupted for the Parable of the Talents.  Looking at the Gospel reading, Abp. Irineos discusses the fathers' understanding of the situation of each of the three men who received the talents from their lord.  He urges the faithful to be diligent in multiplying their talents, to have a will to work for the glory of God, and to raise ourselves above mundane cares.