Fr. Alex Roman sx
The gospel addresses two issues of faith. First, what can I do to gain eternal life? In Mark, the answer to this question is the means to eternal life: trust. Second, who can help me when I fall short of the goal? The answer to the second question is the object of trust: God.
For this Sunday 28th of the ordinary time, I want to share with you the reflection of the Fr. Donal Neary SJ.
We hear today of a rich person very attracted by the message of Jesus but something in him couldn’t let go of his wealth. Whatever about the call to him to give everything away, all of us even today are asked by Jesus to consider what our wealth is for, and how to deal with it. Wealth in individuals and in nations can lead to great happiness and prosperity, so let’s be grateful for what we have, and for the people who have made our wealth possible. And then we wonder how best contribute to others through our wealth.
Pope Francis often speaks of wealth: ‘Wealth ensures nothing. Indeed, once we think we are rich, we can become so self-satisfied that we leave no room for God’s word, for the love of our brothers and sisters, or for the enjoyment of the most important things in life’ (Gaudete Et Exultate, 2018, par 68). The rich man knew something like this, because he went away ‘sad’.
Recessions have brought us often to some insights about the place of wealth and its trappings in our lives. The church is also challenged to live its poverty rather than just talk about it. Many in our family and among our friends have come on hard times in the last few years, and the generosity of others, like parents, family and friends, was remarkable. The question for us today is – how generous am I with what I have, and how can I improve the lives of others with what I have? Have a nice Day.
The gospel addresses two issues of faith. First, what can I do to gain eternal life? In Mark, the answer to this question is the means to eternal life: trust. Second, who can help me when I fall short of the goal? The answer to the second question is the object of trust: God.
For this Sunday 28th of the ordinary time, I want to share with you the reflection of the Fr. Donal Neary SJ.
We hear today of a rich person very attracted by the message of Jesus but something in him couldn’t let go of his wealth. Whatever about the call to him to give everything away, all of us even today are asked by Jesus to consider what our wealth is for, and how to deal with it. Wealth in individuals and in nations can lead to great happiness and prosperity, so let’s be grateful for what we have, and for the people who have made our wealth possible. And then we wonder how best contribute to others through our wealth.
Pope Francis often speaks of wealth: ‘Wealth ensures nothing. Indeed, once we think we are rich, we can become so self-satisfied that we leave no room for God’s word, for the love of our brothers and sisters, or for the enjoyment of the most important things in life’ (Gaudete Et Exultate, 2018, par 68). The rich man knew something like this, because he went away ‘sad’.
Recessions have brought us often to some insights about the place of wealth and its trappings in our lives. The church is also challenged to live its poverty rather than just talk about it. Many in our family and among our friends have come on hard times in the last few years, and the generosity of others, like parents, family and friends, was remarkable. The question for us today is – how generous am I with what I have, and how can I improve the lives of others with what I have? Have a nice Day.