The Parable of the Ten Minas begins by emphasizing that the kingdom was not going to appear immediately. There would be a period of time during which the king would be absent (before his final ...

The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids illustrates the relationship between Jesus — the bridegroom — and the Church, his bride, says a priest based in Wisconsin in this week's faith reflection.

Here's the direct quote from Luke: "He called his ten servants, and gave to them ten minas, one mina each (a mina today would be worth around $225), and he then told them to 'Occupy till I come.' " ...