11 November 2023 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: WHAT DOES YOUR HEART MOST TREASURE?
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First Reading: Romans 16: 3-9, 16, 22-27
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 2-3, 4-5, 10-11
Alleluia: Second Corinthians 8: 9
Gospel: Luke 16: 9-15
What does "tainted money" have to do with eternal life? Jesus exhorts his disciples to follow in the footsteps of the shrewd steward who used money generously to make friends for himself. Generous giving is connected with almsgiving -- giving financial assistance to those in need.
Those who receive alms become your friends because you are merciful to them in their time of need, just as God is merciful to you in your need for His forgiveness and help. What is the enemy of generosity? It is greed, the excessive desire for personal security. True generosity does not impoverish the giver, but enriches him a hundredfold! Generosity expands the soul; greed contracts it.
God is generous and superabundant in lavishing his gifts upon us. We can never outgive God in what He has already given to us. Do you know the joy and freedom of generosity and liberality in giving to others what God has so richly given to you?
This is the 1289th installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.
[NOTE: As we continue to pray for Bro Bong Arjonillo’s healing and recovery, let us listen to our brother Solphie Confiado as he brings us today's reflection.
All the regular reflections are between 3-7 minutes long, enough time for us to ponder what God's message is for us individually and to pray that we may live them out in our lives. This video is also available on Couples for Christ’s Facebook page. In You Tube, just type ONLY BY GRACE REFLECTIONS]
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