1st Reading: Amos 8:4-7

Intro: Amos prophesied during a time of real prosperity in the Northern Kingdom, under Jeroboam II. The verses preceding this selection indicate that God was tired of Israel's failure to live according to his concept of justice. He tells Amos it is time to punish Israel and instructs him to prophesy these words.

2nd Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Intro: This is a continuation from last weeks reading. It was not selected to coincide with the theme of the Mass but, as usual, has something that can be applied. Notice how Paul says, God "wills everyone to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth."

Gospel: Luke 16:1-13

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Lk 16:1-2

For adults:

What has God given you to be steward of? What successes & struggles have you experieced in exercising stewardship in this area of your life? Why do you think it is important to God that you serve him well in this area? What one thing can you do to improve your service to him in this area?

For younger people:

What is your "job" in life, right now? What is easy, and what is hard, about what you are supposed to do? Why do you think it is important to God that you do it well? What change do you need to make in you life to be able to do you "job" better?