Comments on: Parable of the Dishonest Steward

By: Laura Kazlas

Laura Kazlas — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 17:03:56 +0000

In reply to Maria.

Hi Maria, our church is prohibited by law from specifically naming or endorsing any political party or candidate. Our bishops and parish priests are not permitted to endorse one party or the other publicly, and the pope doesn't either. We can only talk about the issues publicly. You mentioned the name of a political candidate in your remarks, which is why we had to remove your comment.

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:51:12 +0000

Is there a reason why I do not see the comment I posted on Friday?

By: Des

Des — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 09:38:47 +0000

Have mercy on us all and protect what you have wrought.

Lord may Love not fear guide our hearts and actions.

Fear abounds like a lion awaiting to pounce upon its prey seen afar as it circles.

May it please you Lord to break our hearts of stone and free us of all deceit and may it please you also Lord to fill it with Agape Love so you are seen in the darkness of this world. Light shows the truth that darkness has no power of its own and cannot withstand.

We struggle daily as at times as shame covers us in our relationships with each other and creation.

i am a sinner Lord seeking truth and courage, Light kindly light lead me forwards.

By: monday ehiwe

monday ehiwe — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 04:06:44 +0000

yes, not only forgiveness a journey indid the whole of our spiritual lives. God bless yuu Carol.

By: Jennifer P

Jennifer P — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 23:59:40 +0000

Thank you for your reflection, Carolyn. The fact that you and the other volunteers at this site take such pain and effort to explain often difficult scripture to us readers is something for which I am very grateful. However, I am challenged by your prayer which felt incomplete. I believe that as Catholics, we should be praying for the election of a candidate whose beliefs and policies are aligned with our faith’s teachings – that is, love, kindness and respect for life at all stages from conception to aged, and in all forms, including Muslim, Mexican and female.

By: Mark Misencik

Mark Misencik — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 23:33:12 +0000

Hey Loretta,

Okay, first of all, don’t feel you have to understand all scripture. Scholars argue over it all the time. On top of that, if you ever really get into scripture, you’ll find that the at times translation into English is “fuzzy” at best.

That being said, reread the last two lines in today’s gospel. The second to last line is the moral, the last line is an observation by Jesus.

My advice, enjoy reading scripture. Have fun doing the research.

Mark

By: Loretta DePaola

Loretta DePaola — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 22:23:46 +0000

I find this parable confusion and I much appreciate the sharing but still fail to understand the moral like Anonymous posted on Nov 3rd….each day I ask for discernment before reading the scriptures and always need to read reflections of the scriptures from different sources…sometimes I get it and other times I am left bewildered…this is one of those readings.

By: Char

Char — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:14:48 +0000

I believe that we are all a creation of God. If you believe in a God and Jesus and value their message for all humanity, you cannot vote with moral coviction for those who want to lead our country by promoting more laws against life from conception to death.