Letters From Home Saturday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
Nov 8, 2025
Clement Harrold delves into the historical context of Romans 16, uncovering the names of early Christians. He presents the puzzling parable of the dishonest steward, exploring interpretations that reject a simple reading. The discussion highlights the steward's prudence and initiative while warning against dishonesty. Clement emphasizes the importance of being trustworthy with wealth and the necessity of avoiding divided loyalties to serve God. He offers practical advice on cultivating healthy relationships with money and encourages generous giving.
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Scripture Anchored In Real People
- Paul names real coworkers in Romans to show the concrete, historical reality of the early Church.
- Clement Harrold highlights that these personal mentions ground the gospel in real lives and sacrifices.
Parable With Many Layers
- The dishonest steward parable resists a single neat interpretation and has multiple layers.
- Clement Harrold encourages approaching it as a complex story that teaches prudence and warns against dishonesty.
Worldly Prudence Teaches Spiritual Urgency
- Worldly people often show more creativity and urgency in securing their future than the spiritually minded.
- Harrold points out the irony that even a dishonest steward can teach the faithful to be more serious about salvation.