One comment that is heard every now and then is that the way the Church operates is no different from the way the world operates.
That is certainly not a compliment, especially since there is one big difference between the Church and the world.
The world is secular in its outlook and often the decisions are based on finances and the profit margins.
The Church is essentially spiritual and the directions are primarily pastoral with the focus on the spiritual care and salvation of souls.
And we are not just members of the Church. We are the members of the Body of Christ and Jesus is the Head.
The 1st reading says that the people of the world must think of and see us as Christ’s servants, stewards entrusted with the mysteries of God.
And as stewards, we must be found worthy of the mystery of salvation, which is the Good News.
And so while the world talks about productivity and profits, we, the Church must focus on love and charity, which is needed for the care and salvation of souls.
We are called to be stewards in this mission of salvation.
May we be the new wine that will give the world the sweet taste of God’s love and salvation.