Homily (Reflection) for Friday of the
Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time (I) (08th November, 2019) on the
Gospel
Rom 15:14-21;
Ps 97:1-4. (R.cf.v.2);
Lk 16:1-8.
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. 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.
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