25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - We Are Richest When We Are Wisest & ‘Mass of Christ the Savior’

Friends, the parable we hear in this weekend’s Gospel (Lk. 16:1-13) can be a little puzzling at first. On the surface, it might seem as though Jesus is approving of dishonesty, but that is not what’s happening here. Jesus is using this story to teach us something deeper—about wealth, about trust, and about where we set our hearts.

The steward in the parable had an important responsibility. He managed his master’s money and property, keeping track of debts and handling business affairs. But he misused that trust, and eventually, his master decided to dismiss him. Faced with losing everything, the steward had to act quickly. He reduced the debts of those who owed his master—hoping that, in gratitude, they would welcome him later on.

Now, why does Jesus tell us this story? The surprising twist is that the master actually praises the steward—not for his dishonesty, but for his cleverness, for finally realizing that money is not the ultimate goal. In that moment, the steward began to value relationships over profit, people over possessions. And this is where the Lord invites us to look at our own lives. Wealth, in and of itself, is not evil. But when it becomes our master, when it claims our hearts, it leads us away from God. Jesus is clear: “You cannot serve both God and money.”

What matters most is not how much we have, but how we use it. Do we see our possessions as tools for generosity, for service, for building up God’s Kingdom? Or do we guard them so tightly that they close us off from others—and from God? The steward’s sudden shift of perspective is a reminder that we don’t have to wait until crisis strikes to put first things first. We can begin now—by trusting in God’s providence, by loosening our grip on wealth, and by sharing what we have with others. Because in the end, only God can give us what money never will: peace, hope, and eternal life. And that is worth far more than anything the world can offer.

This weekend, we’re honored to share our latest video, 'Mass of Christ the Savior' by composer Dan Schutte, a widely sung contemporary Catholic Mass setting, beloved for its tuneful melodies and accessible prayerful themes since its debut in 2010. Interesting fact, this is also the mass setting we’re currently using at the Sunday 7pm Mass time at our Parish!

Video can be watched by clicking here or by clicking on the thumbnail below.