Faith Today

November 7, 2026

Trustworthiness and Generosity

“You cannot be the slave both of God and of money.”
Luke 16:13

Today's Reflection

Dear Brothers and Sisters, as the world faces crises like the war in Ukraine, we see leaders urging us to give all necessary support to defend and protect communities. This echoes the readings' call to use our resources wisely and generously, not for selfish gain but for the sake of others. In both spiritual and worldly matters, being trustworthy and selfless makes us instruments of God's love.

Coping

Today's readings remind us that true strength comes from trusting God, especially in times of scarcity or hardship. When we feel overwhelmed by life's challenges or troubling news, we are called to manage with what we have, seek contentment, and rely on Christ's strength rather than material security.

Family

Caring for our family means being generous, honest, and trustworthy with what we have. Like the blessed person in the Psalm, we are encouraged to delight in God's ways, lend generously, and cultivate steadiness so our loved ones can flourish even amidst uncertainty.

Community

Paul’s gratitude for the Philippians’ support and Jesus’ teaching about using resources wisely remind us that community thrives when we share, support one another, and value relationships over possessions. Our uprightness and generosity build strong reputations and lasting bonds.

Today's Readings

First Reading · Philippians 4:10-19

[10] As for me, I am full of joy in the Lord, now that at last your consideration for me has blossomed again; though I recognise that you really did have consideration before, but had no opportunity to show it. [11] I do not say this because I have lacked anything; I have learnt to manage with whatever I have. [12] I know how to live modestly, and I know how to live luxuriously too: in every way now I have mastered the secret of all conditions: full stomach and empty stomach, plenty and poverty. [13] There is nothing I cannot do in the One who strengthens me. [14] All the same, it was good of you to share with me in my hardships. [15] In the early days of the gospel, as you of Philippi well know, when I left Macedonia, no church other than yourselves made common account with me in the matter of expenditure and receipts. You were the only ones; [16] and what is more, you have twice sent me what I needed in Thessalonica. [17] It is not the gift that I value most; what I value is the interest that is mounting up in your account. [18] I have all that I need and more: I am fully provided, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the offering that you sent, a pleasing smell, the sacrifice which is acceptable and pleasing to God. [19] And my God will fulfil all your needs out of the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Psalm · Psalms 112:1-2, 5-6, 8, 9

[1] Alleluia! How blessed is anyone who fears Yahweh, who delights in his commandments! [2] His descendants shall be powerful on earth, the race of the honest shall receive blessings: [5] All goes well for one who lends generously, who is honest in all his dealing; [6] for all time to come he will not stumble, for all time to come the upright will be remembered. [8] His heart held steady, he has no fears, till he can gloat over his enemies. [9] To the needy he gives without stint, his uprightness stands firm for ever; his reputation is founded on strength.

Gospel · Luke 16:9-15

[9] 'And so I tell you this: use money, tainted as it is, to win you friends, and thus make sure that when it fails you, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings. [10] Anyone who is trustworthy in little things is trustworthy in great; anyone who is dishonest in little things is dishonest in great. [11] If then you are not trustworthy with money, that tainted thing, who will trust you with genuine riches? [12] And if you are not trustworthy with what is not yours, who will give you what is your very own? [13] 'No servant can be the slave of two masters: he will either hate the first and love the second, or be attached to the first and despise the second. You cannot be the slave both of God and of money.' [14] The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and jeered at him. [15] He said to them, 'You are the very ones who pass yourselves off as upright in people's sight, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed in human eyes is loathsome in the sight of God.