Bible Reflections I 05.11.2021 - Friday I Indraya Manna I

Ordinary Time - Week 31

Readings 

           I - Rom. 15: 14-21

          II - Lk. 16: 1-8

BE SHREWD ENOUGH TO INHERIT LIFE ETERNAL

                  

Today’ Gospel passage is about the parable of the dishonest manager.  The dishonest manager was shrewd and acted smart when he knew that his position would be taken away from him because of his squandering.  He made a SWOT analysis of himself quickly and followed a strategy.  A strategy that even if the rich man dismissed him, he would be welcomed by the debtors of the rich man and so he restructured the debts of the debtors.  A strategic planning for an honoured sustenance after his dismissal by the rich man!

“The children of this age are shrewder in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light” (Lk. 16: 8).  Our life here on the earth is a shadow and would swiftly pass away.  But we spend our time and energy and strive so much for a decent and an honoured living.  We are meticulous in planning for our education, employment, career opportunities and career development.  We are shrewd and act smart for a happy living here on the earth that is impermanent but seldom do we concentrate on our happy living for eternity with the Lord, in that paradise.  

Love is the only strategy that would unlock the Kingdom of God and make us befitting too to be in that Kingdom.  Be smart and shrewd in practicing the strategy of love in order to be welcomed by the Lord, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, take your inheritance, the Kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world” (Mt. 25:34).  Today, being the first Friday of the month, a day dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, let us constantly keep praying: “Sacred Heart of Jesus, fill my heart with your love”