This Week’s Torah Portion

In this week’s Torah portion, Nitzavim, Moses gathers the Israelites to reaffirm their covenant with God before entering the Promised Land. He stresses the importance of following God’s commandments and the consequences of straying from the path of righteousness. The Haftarah from Isaiah echoes this theme by emphasizing God’s faithfulness and the promise of restoration for those who remain faithful. The imagery of clothing symbolizes God’s righteousness covering His people like a garment.

In the Catholic Gospel reading from Luke, Jesus tells the parable of the dishonest manager, highlighting the importance of using worldly wealth wisely for the Kingdom of God. He teaches that we cannot serve both God and money, urging us to be faithful stewards of all that we have been entrusted with. The common thread running through these readings is the call to faithfulness, both in our relationship with God and in how we use the resources and blessings He has given us. Let us strive to be faithful and wise in all aspects of our lives, knowing that God is always faithful to His promises.