“Peter said, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for all?’” (Luke 12:41)
In Sunday’s Gospel, Peter’s question reveals his assumption: do he and the disciples really need to be vigilant like servants waiting for their master, or a householder on the watch for thieves? Surely those already following Jesus have no need for a parable about him coming suddenly? Do I really need to be waiting for Jesus’ arrival if I already follow him?
No matter how long or how closely we have followed Jesus up to now, we are called to constant vigilance — for his second coming, and, day by day, for his next appearance in our lives.
