November 08, 2025 Saturday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time
Daily Readings: Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Luke 16:9-15
St. Paul is winding up his Letter to the Romans in today’s text as he presents his final greetings and instructions. Overwhelmed by gratitude, he recalls several names to express his appreciation. Prisca and Aquila worked closely with him, even risking their lives. They were the ones who shared with him the state of the Church in Rome. Paul says that all the Gentile churches are grateful to this selfless lay missionary couple who labored in Rome and were later expelled by the edict of Emperor Claudius.
Paul also remembers the first Asian convert, Epaenetus, and Mary, who worked very hard for him. He does not forget his own relatives, Andronicus and Junia, who were his companions in prison. He continues to recall many more people who played important roles in making his missionary endeavors fruitful. We also learn that this particular letter was written by Tertius, Paul’s secretary. Paul then moves on to warn against those who cause division among people and churches. He concludes the letter with a doxology glorifying God. God loves and appreciates grateful hearts.
Jesus, in today’s Gospel, gives a strong lesson on honesty, transparency, and faithfulness to God in all circumstances. The text continues the parable of the dishonest steward. The message is simple: be faithful even in very small things. Even if wealth is mine, I must learn to use it responsibly. If I am not faithful with what belongs to me, how can I be trusted with what belongs to others? The message is clear, we must use worldly possessions wisely and for spiritual good. Faithfulness is the key. It becomes obvious that one cannot serve both God and wealth. The Pharisees ridiculed Jesus because they were lovers of money. Believers must remember that God knows our hearts. Many times, what humans consider valuable, God sees as an abomination.
Call to Action: Faithfulness and transparency are values essential to human life. The world may think that honest people are foolish, but they are great in the eyes of God. Am I faithful enough in my responsibilities?
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