Romans 15:14-21
Psalm 98:1, 2-3AB, 3CD-4
Luke 16:1-8
Summary
Jesus told his disciples about a rich man who com-
mended his steward for being shrewd with his wealth; “for the chil-
dren of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own genera-
tion than the children of light."
Reflection
This passage is always so troubling to me. The shred steward is re-
warded for being self-serving. How could being self-serving be
honored by Jesus when Jesus was the exact opposite—selfless serv-
ing? What is the message for me—for I am a child of this genera-
tion.
I am reminded of the Living Your Gifts Seminar. This is the seminar
that Holy Family offers to parishioners to learn more about their tal-
ents and strengths. To b
egin
the process one takes a computer sur-
vey whe
re
they evaluate
choices in
180 pairs and within moment the
computer outlines your five top strengths. In this generation we learn
from computers something about ourselves; something that is both
believable and a little self serving.
When I first was given my top five signa-
ture themes (my natural talents), it was so
interesting to have what I indeed knew
about myself to be true. Yet so often in
this world we are told to be well rounded