481 part iii: meditations for the commons is expected from you so that, with the help of God’s grace, the greatness of perfection may abound in you according to its measure. Therefore, if you are skilled in language, speak; if you are good with your hands, work with them; if you are intellectually gifted, make use of it. This way, by employing your talents you shall gain new ones. 2. “Behold [I have gained] two more” (Mt 25:22). Note, that the Lord does not expect from us anything beyond our might, since He gave no smaller reward to the servant who gained two talents than to the other, who had gained five. He did so, because each one proceeded according to the talents entrusted to him. Hence, you should rejoice greatly, because you are going to enjoy the same beatific vision in Heaven (if you would yet persevere in good) enjoyed by the holy Martyrs, who endured almost intolerable torments for the name of Christ. Take care only that you may not receive the grace of the Lord in vain, lest it would be found fruitless in you. FOR THE FEAST OF A CONFESSOR [WHOWAS] NOT A BISHOP As on the Feast of St. Nicholas, see above [(ff.143r-144r; pp. 447449)]. FOR THE COMMON OF VIRGINS Before and After Holy Communion, as on the Feast of St. Catherine, [see above] (ff.141v-142r; pp. 442-444). FOR THE COMMON OF NON-VIRGINS As on the Feast of St. Margaret, [see above] (ff.124r-125r; pp. 390-393).
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