Catholic Homily for September 21, 2025
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Choose Your Master: God or Mammon?
Praise be to Jesus Christ, our Lord
A small-town shopkeeper kept a simple notebook under his counter. In it, he wrote the names of customers who couldn’t pay right away, along with their debts. One day, after a flood devastated the town, he quietly opened the notebook and, line by line, crossed out the amounts. Later, people came back embarrassed, wanting to repay. He smiled and said, “I’d rather gain friends than cling to numbers on paper.”
That story sounds very much like today’s Gospel lesson, where Jesus talks about a steward who uses worldly wealth in clever ways to prepare for the future. It makes us ask: how do we use what we’ve been given—for ourselves, or for God’s kingdom?
In today’s gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the dishonest steward. The steward is about to lose his job and, in a panic, reduces the debts of his master’s clients. Surprisingly, the master praises him—not for his dishonesty but for his shrewdness. Jesus then explains: if even worldly people know how to act decisively with money, how much more should His disciples use their resources for eternal purposes.
The heart of the teaching is this: money and possessions are temporary tools, not ultimate goals. “You cannot serve both God and mammon.” Wealth has power, but disciples are called to use it responsibly, generously, and with an eye toward heaven.
This theme is echoed in the first reading from Amos 8:4-7. The prophet condemns those who exploit the poor, cheat in business, and put profit above people. God’s warning is sharp: injustice will not be forgotten.
The second reading, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, brings balance. St. Paul urges prayer for all people, including rulers, so that society may live in peace and justice. He reminds us that Christ is the one mediator, who gave Himself as a ransom for all. This connects directly with the Gospel: if Jesus gave everything for us, then our stewardship of wealth and power must reflect His self-giving love.
St. Augustine once said, “Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.” His words remind us that possessions are entrusted, not owned absolutely.
Pope Benedict XVI emphasized that wealth must be a servant of communion, not domination. He wrote in Deus Caritas Est: “Love of neighbor, grounded in the love of God, is first and foremost a responsibility for each individual faithful.”
Even St. Francis of Assisi, whom the Church honors in early October, lived this radical message. He stripped himself of wealth to follow Christ fully, showing that joy and freedom come not from clinging but from letting go.
Living the Gospel in Daily Life
This Gospel is not just about rich people; it speaks to every one of us.
In family life, stewardship means using money and time wisely—not only to pay bills but to nurture love. It means teaching children generosity, not entitlement. In school or work, it means integrity: not cutting corners, not cheating, not exploiting.
In community, it means remembering the poor and vulnerable. We may not have much, but small acts—sharing a meal, supporting a parish outreach, helping a neighbor—are mustard seeds that bear eternal fruit.
Jesus challenges us to ask: Am I using my blessings to build trust, mercy, and eternal friendships, or am I wasting them on things that pass away?
Challenge from Today’s Gospel
Jesus is very direct: “No servant can serve two masters.” Many of us try to balance between God and wealth, faith and comfort, generosity and self-preservation. But Jesus says that split loyalty is impossible.
The challenge today is to examine where our true allegiance lies. Do we see money as ours alone, or as God’s gift entrusted for His purposes? Do we serve possessions, or do we let them serve love?
This Gospel is not comfortable—it is meant to disturb us. Amos warns that God remembers injustice. Jesus warns that mammon competes with God. The warning is clear: choose your master wisely.
Today’s Prayer
Lord Jesus, teach me to be a faithful steward of all You have entrusted to me. Free me from the grip of possessions and help me to serve You above all things. May my life reflect generosity, humility, and love. Amen.
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