Wednesday of week 29 in Ordinary Time

As I reflect on this reading, the word INTEGRITY comes to mind. There are many definitions of the word integrity. My favorite definition is: “Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching.”
Jesus describes the two parables. In one instance, the servant hears that the master’s arrival will be delayed. The servant acts very irresponsibly, without integrity. The other story shows a trustworthy servant who goes about the work of the day regardless of when the master is coming. He is prepared at all times for the master to arrive. This servant acts with great integrity. He did the right thing whether the master was watching or not.
We can take some time to recall when we did the right thing no matter what. Am I patient? How do I treat my neighbor or coworker—even the one who tries my patience?
Our Lord has entrusted us with a beautiful world full of beautiful creatures—we are expected to provide care and concern for all of it—even though we are being watched over all of the time.