Homily (Reflection) for the Memorial
of Saint Leo the Great, Pp.D., (10th November, 2017) on the Gospel
and the Memorial
(Friday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary
Time (I))
Rom 15:14-21;
Ps 97:1-4. (R.cf.v.2);
Lk 16:1-8.
Saint Leo the Great was born in Tuscany. He reigned as
Pope between 440 and 461. Saint Leo persuaded Emperor Valentinian to recognize
the primacy of the Bishop of Rome in an edict in 445. The doctrine of the
Incarnation was formed by him in a letter to the Patriarch of Constantinople,
who had already condemned Eutyches. At the Council of Chalcedon this same
letter was confirmed as the expression of Catholic Faith concerning the Person
of Christ. He was well-known for his great eloquence and writing skills. He
died in 461, leaving many letters and writings of great historical value.[1]
Topic: Use worldly riches.
Jesus taught His disciples in today’s gospel using the
parable of the dishonest manager. In this parable, a rich man consequent upon
reports of how his manager squandered his money called him and said to him,
“What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management,
because you cannot be my manager any longer.” The manager reduced the debts of
his master’s debtors so as to have people to welcome him when dismissed.
We all are God’s creatures. He has assigned each of us to our
different tasks. Hence, the Psalmist wrote, “...the LORD is God! It is he that
made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture” (Ps 100:3). Just like the rich man
demanded of his manager in today’s gospel to give account, each of us must one
day be called to give account of his/her life to God, our Master, cf. Rom 14:12; Heb 10:30; 1Pt 4:5.
Not minding how long and/or how precious an earthly
possession is, none can last for eternity. However, the benefits of using them
well can last forever likewise the punishment of their abuse, cf. Matt 25:40, 45-46. Saint Leo the Great
we celebrate today did his best as a manager. We must remember always that we
shall give account to God.
Bible Reading: Ps 103:1-22.
Thought for today: ...each of us will be accountable to God, (Rom 14:12).
Let us pray: God, help us to be ever conscious
that we shall render account to you – Amen.
Saint Leo the Great – Pray for us.
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