My daughter purchased tickets for a Frankie Valli concert on 3/28/25 as a birthday gift to my wife and I. If you like music from the 60s, you would have loved the concert.

Frankie entertained everyone for about 90 minutes straight. Both my wife and I were struck by how strong his voice was, especially for being 90 years old. It was astounding to witness his performance as he had the energy to sing without stopping for 90 minutes.

I kept thinking about how this senior entertainer did not need to put on a concert in his old age. He could have simply said he was too old to do so. Surely, I realize that he was not doing it for the money. He was doing it simply to bring joy to the 2200 who attended the concert.

This reminded me of Jesus’ Parable of the Talents. We are asked by God to use His gifts to us (with whatever skillset we have received) to help each other out of love of God.

In reflecting on this passage, I feel that I should never say I am getting too old to help others. I should simply try my best with what energy I may have and leave the rest to God.

This is a good lesson to keep in mind. 

By: Deacon Tom Gryzbek