One aspect of the "Three-kings tradition" centers on children believing their talents are the gifts the Creator wants others to receive.
Young people have the talents that their peers need to become full people. Those who need their talents in turn need to receive talents from those to whom they give.
A simple example - people who are outgoing give to those who are hesitant the talent of courage. As they do so, the hesitant give the talent of thinking about consequences before jumping into things.
As we move toward the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., we ask the question of the young people we serve - when Martin shared his talent to speak, what a gift he received from his partnership with people who listened to those who were poor. Which of the two talents come naturally to you and will you share what you have to give and will be willing to receive what others have to share with you?
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