18/08/2022

The readings today are about how we can live our lives in the world where we have to live within the Love of God in a world that has come to believe only in money. Jesus praises the astuteness of skilled financiers but warns against our following their example for we cannot split ourselves into devotion for God and devotion to money. Being successful with money may result in power and influence but it will not take us into Eternity. Or will it?

Jesus tells us to use that tainted thing, money to win friends who will welcome us into the tents of Eternity. Jesus continues to praises honesty which can be proved in this world by our dealings with other men in business. We cannot buy our way into heaven. So the way that we use money can only have significance in this world where we have to know love and serve Father Son and Holy Spirit . So what does Jesus mean when he tells us to use money to buy friends? I am perplexed by this and will try to find an answer throughout the rest of this day.

Dear Lord help me to understand the truth of your teaching. I am geting old and my understanding is going downhill too.May Mary and all the saints pray for me that I avoid false humility and help me in my prayers truly devoted to increase my belief by giving Glory to God and not to the "I" which is my being in this world.