I can do all things through him who strengthens me

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today continue the theme of the relationship of the Disciple to wealth. Paul proclaims that the relationship he has with Christ has strengthened him to live in all circumstances. Paul has professed to the Philippians in earlier parts of this letter that he values all as rubbish in comparison to the relationship he has with the Divine. The psalmist reminds that the life of the righteous person is marked by justice and fair dealing. The Gospel from Luke suggests that there are no circumstances where the investment of disciples in spreading the Good News is unwise. The message is for all and those who are faithful in less significant practices will be faithful to greater movements. The faithfulness to ‘worthy endeavours” may be suspect in those who neglect the “lesser” activities.