The Parable of the Crafty Steward
"The master praised the dishonest steward for his astuteness. For the children of this world are more astute in dealing with their own kind than are the children of light." (Luke 16:8)
I am not an expert in computer; in fact at times I think I’ve got a phobia about computers (cyberphobia) hehehe. You don’t think so...right???? Ok then, just like a friend told me recently in a nice way that I am just nervous.
I decided to start my own blog after the request from some of my youths of the parish of Christ the King and Christ the Light, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nice bunch of youths. (Not sure whether they’ve been visiting my blog. They are link to my blog though, if you want to know more about them).
Before I started my blog, I went ‘window shopping’ into the cyber world looking for ideas and inspirations. Oh my…loads of information and an easy access to knowledge. There are many good blogs such as blogs that promotes peace, love to God’s creation i.e. mankind and other living creatures, and blogs that promote Christianity. Many Catholic organisations, churches, priests and individuals have blogs that speaks of Christ and His mission of extending the Love of the Father to the whole world. Many people share their insights and reflections and I am so touched especially when individuals share their personal experiences on the marvellous works God has done in their life.
Sadly there are a lot of abuses and bad influences in the Internet world too, blogs that promote hatred, self-centeredness, vulgarity, infidelity, pornography, homosexuality and many more. Instead of using their skills in the information technology to help people with all these struggles and problems, they are promoting them.
After all these considerations, I decided to take up the challenge to play a part in promoting Christ to the world through my blog. That’s the history of my blog; an encouragement from the youths and desire to promote Christ.
As I was reflecting on today’s Gospel taken from Luke 16:1-8, I am affirmed of my decision to start the blog. The parable from the Gospel reminds all of us to have the passion and enthusiasm just as the ‘children of the world’ in their dealings with their own kind. (Please make sure you read the gospel text to understand what I am talking about).
As I have stated above about the many abuses in the Internet and how the ‘children of the world’ go promoting vices through all the means they have, the ‘children of Light’ are called to be like them but not promoting vices, instead to promote God’s love through Jesus and goodwill to all people. Yes my friends, use all the means and resources we have, your gifts and talents are to be put in good use, to speak of Christ. Challenge yourselves, don’t let obstacles such as peer pressure, inadequacy in language, fear of what our friends may say or even fear of rejection by society. Be ‘children of the Light’ who is the Truth. For the Truth will set us free (Jn.8:32). Be the mind, mouth, hands, and feet of Christ; be God’s instrument. Through our little ways, let us make the world a better place. It is known that young people like to live a life of challenges, come let us live a life of ‘contradiction’; ‘contradiction’ to the lifestyle of the ‘world’, this is a good challenge...right??
As you can see, my blog is not some ‘big time’ blog, I just felt to put in my ‘1cent’ worth of reflections and share some words of inspirations I have come across. Hoping it will speak to atleast one person. I do hope I’ll have the strength and time to continue to update the blog.
Together let us pray; O God, grant us the grace and strength to live a life of ‘contradiction’. Use us Lord to be your instrument of peace and love. Lead us to act resolutely in the correct direction of our passion for Christ and the Kingdom of God. Amen.
