11/7/2026 (Saturday) Today’s Gospel reading: Luke 16:9-15
Jesus said to his disciples:
9 “I tell you, make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth, so that when it fails, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.
10 The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones.
11 If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will trust you with true wealth?
12 If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, who will give you what is yours?
13 No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”
14 The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all these things and sneered at him.
15 And he said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God.”
11/7/2026 (Saturday) Today’s Gospel reflection / homily / sermon: Luke 16:9-15
Theme: Living Faithfully in the Eyes of God
Jesus teaches His disciples about the proper use of wealth, the importance of faithfulness in small and great responsibilities, and the impossibility of serving both God and money. He reminds us that what people consider valuable may not necessarily be precious in God’s eyes. True worth is measured not by material possessions but by the honesty, integrity, and faithfulness with which we live our lives.
Let us the word “MASTER” to guide us in uderstanding the message of this Gospel passage.
M – Manage Your Blessings Wisely
Everything we have is a blessing entrusted to us by God. Our money, talents, opportunities, relationships, and even our time are gifts that come with responsibilities. God does not condemn us for having material possessions; rather, He challenges us to use them wisely. We should never allow wealth to become the center of our existence. Instead, let our blessings become instruments of kindness, generosity, and service. What we share with others may become more meaningful than what we accumulate for ourselves. Remember, we are not owners of everything we possess; we are stewards entrusted with God’s gifts.
A – Act with Faithfulness in Everything
Faithfulness is not measured only by the big things we accomplish. It is revealed in the little things we do every day. Our honesty in simple transactions, our commitment to promises, our willingness to help, and our respect for other people’s trust all reveal the kind of persons we are. Sometimes, we desire greater opportunities while neglecting the responsibilities already placed before us. But God sees how we handle even the smallest assignments. Before asking for more blessings, let us demonstrate gratitude and faithfulness in what we already have.
S – Set Your Priorities Right
Life constantly presents us with competing priorities. We can become so occupied with earning money, pursuing success, and acquiring possessions that we gradually neglect our relationship with God and the people who matter most. There is nothing wrong with working hard and aspiring for a comfortable life. However, we must never sacrifice our values, family, faith, and peace of mind just to achieve material success. Money can provide comfort, but it cannot purchase genuine happiness, forgiveness, love, or salvation. Let God remain at the center of our decisions and ambitions.
T – Treasure What God Values
The world often measures success through wealth, popularity, influence, and recognition. But God’s standards are different. He values humility over arrogance, generosity over greed, honesty over deception, and compassion over selfishness. We may impress people through our achievements, but we cannot hide our true intentions from God. What matters most is not how impressive our lives appear to others but how sincerely we live before Him. Let us seek the kind of wealth that does not disappear: a generous heart, a clear conscience, a forgiving spirit, and a life filled with love.
E – Examine Your Heart and Intentions
We must regularly ask ourselves: What truly motivates my decisions? Am I doing something because it is right, or simply because it benefits me? Am I pursuing success to serve others, or merely to satisfy my pride? It is possible to appear religious while allowing greed, dishonesty, and selfishness to control our hearts. Genuine faith requires more than outward appearances. It demands an honest heart that is willing to recognize its weaknesses, correct its mistakes, and remain faithful to God’s teachings.
R – Remain Loyal to God Above Everything
Ultimately, we cannot give our deepest loyalty to two opposing masters. We must decide what governs our lives. If money controls our choices, we risk becoming prisoners of our own desires. But when God guides our hearts, our possessions become tools for doing good rather than objects of worship. Let us choose God not only in our prayers and words but also in our actions, decisions, and relationships.
Let us always remember that a successful life is not determined by how much we own but by how faithfully we use what God has entrusted to us. Money may measure our purchasing power, but it cannot measure the goodness of our hearts. May we become faithful stewards, generous servants, and sincere followers of Christ, always remembering that pleasing God is far more important than impressing the world.
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