You have lived on the earth in luxury and in self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. (James 5:5)

Let us pray: Jesus, our merciful Savior, forgive your people who have focused their eyes on earthly riches to the extent of abusing the life and dignity of their people. Forgive them Lord during those times when they are savoring the glory of their own success while the small people who work for them are left suffering and hungry. Let them realize Lord the gravity of their wrong doings and may you their selfishness and greed into charitable acts and empathy. Amen.