Jesus and all the saints remind us that we should pray.  Why? Because, “Prayer is spiritual breathing; exercise for the soul.”

We are called to “... pray for everyone … NOT because prayer changes God’s will; rather it opens us up to [God’s will]. (Celebrations: 9-18-16)   
Jesus challenges us to reflect on the way we THINK; on what we hold as most important.  Prayer opens our minds, our wills and our heart to God’s grace and only God’s grace can lead us to the right path!

Jesus sometimes teaches us through humor!  The Parable of the Dishonest Steward may really be Jesus giving a tongue-in-cheek lesson.  The Steward was commended not because he was deceitful, but because he was clever and resourceful and doesn’t follow the normal expectations of his role.   

(Bausch, Once Upon A Gospel, pp. 270-273)

To be a disciple of Jesus Christ calls us to not follow the normal expectations of this world.  The Kingdom of Jesus is not human normal, as we know it.  Remember the last shall be first; whatever you did for then least you did for Jesus. 

For a few minutes, in silence, reflect on how you are living your faith?

May God Be Praised!