Celebration: Ferial
Table of the Word
First Reading: Romans 15:14–21
Gospel: Luke 16:1–8
Theme: Be purposeful!
Reflection
Beloved in Christ Jesus, good morning to you all with God's choicest blessings. From the table of the Word, Today’s Gospel presents a troubling story: a steward caught in corruption, who cleverly uses his final days in office to secure his future by making friends with his master’s debtors. Jesus does not praise his dishonesty, but rather his shrewdness, his ability to act decisively in a moment of crisis (cf. Luke 16:1–8). And here lies the challenge for us: If those who seek worldly gain are so decisive and creative, how much more should we who seek the Kingdom be committed, intentional, and wise?
In the light of this, Jesus invites us to examine our priorities. Do we place more energy into:
- securing comfort.
- curating status.
- or building eternal life?
The Kingdom of God is not accidental. Holiness is not something we stumble into. Charity, prayer, forgiveness, mission, these require purpose.
In the First Reading (Romans 15:14–21), St. Paul speaks of his mission with passion and humility. He knows he is only an instrument: “I will not boast except what Christ has done through me.” (Rom 15:18)
Yet he gives his whole life to that mission, crossing lands, enduring hardship, preaching Christ where He has not yet been known.
This is the same spirit the Church calls us to today.
The Catechism also teaches that: “Christian life involves a lifelong process of conversion.” (CCC 1428)
And St. John Chrysostom adds: “The value of life is not in its length, but in how it is lived for God.”
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as we continue our Chriatian journey let us in humility examine our lives by answering these fundamental questions:
- Am I spiritually intentional, or simply coasting on routine?
- In moments of crisis, do I act with faith or with fear?
- Do I use the resources God has entrusted to me, time, relationships, talents, for His glory or for my comfort?
Finally, God is not asking us to be perfect, but to be purposeful.
+ Peace be with you.
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