Today’s Catholic Reflection
In Romans, Paul greets many individuals and groups who contributed to the early Church. He acknowledges Prisca and Aquila for their sacrifices and praises Epaenetus as an early convert. He highlights the hard work of Mary and mentions Andronicus and Junia, who stood out among the Apostles. Paul expresses affection for others like Ampliatus and Urbanus. He ends this section with mutual greetings and blessings from himself and his companions.
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus teaches his disciples about wealth and trustworthiness. He advises them to use dishonest wealth to make friends, showing that faithfulness in small matters reveals one's character. Jesus warns against serving two masters, stating that one cannot serve both God and money. He speaks to the Pharisees, pointing out that their outward justifications do not matter to God, who knows the true intentions of the heart.