Shrew lovers

The daily life of followers of Jesus is a theme in the texts today from the Roman Catholic Lectionary. Paul addresses the people of Philippi, who he loves deeply, encouraging them to be on guard from influences to live for self gratification. Friar Jude Winkler comments that Paul is tying our citizenship in heaven to the need for us to give consistent authentic witness to others in our daily lives. The Gospel from Luke is the parable of the dishonest steward. Commentators have struggled to deal with the praise given by the master to the steward. Friar Jude recommends looking for one teaching Jesus was making about cleverness and how we fail to use it it spiritual matters. Don Schwager comments that Jesus is concerned about the exercise of our faith and foresight. Mike Cherney is inspired to share his being uncomfortable in the role of the receiver. Our citizenship in heaven and the gift of Life in Christ offer us the invitation to witness to others a counter cultural lifestyle where our shrewdness is shown in generosity, forgiveness, inclusion and being a grateful recipient of Grace.