Readings
I - Amos. 8: 4-7
II - Lk. 16: 1-13
BE A SHREWD DISCIPLE
The ‘children of the world’ are smarter than the ‘children of light’. The children of the world are shrewd to make themselves befitting to the world they are in. Today’s Gospel passage is about the parable of the shrewd manager who acted smart when he knew that he would be dismissed from his work for his dishonesty. He quickly wrote off considerably that the debt each debtor held. A strategic planning for an honoured sustenance even after his dismissal by the rich man!
Our life here on the earth is but a shadow that swiftly passes away. But we spend our time and energy striving hard for a decent and an honoured living. We are meticulous in planning for our education, employment, career opportunities and career development. Seldom do we concentrate on our happy living for an eternity with the Lord, in that paradise. Let the Gospel passage of the day inspire us to reflect how prepared are we when the Lord comes to call us off this earth. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, Help me to become a shrewd follower of yours”.
