11/03/11

Lectio: Lk 16.1-8

“And the master commended the dishonest steward for acting prudently.” Lk 16.10
“O God, You gave us the ability to think, to plan, and to act and You want us to use these abilities for our own good and the good others.

I remember Jesus told a parable about a dishonest steward, who realizing that he would be discharged from his job, acted by doing what he could to avoid a future crisis, and Jesus tells us that he acted prudently and commended him.

Grant that I may always act prudently in the actions I take and so please You in doing so and at the same time benefit myself.

I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.

Operatio: Reflect on “prudence” - a virtue, right thinking, circumspect, weighs options. Resolve to pray for an increase in the virtue of prudence so that I may act rightly in all matters and especially in spiritual matters.

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 16.9-15