THE PARABLE OF THE RICH MAN The story of the rich man in Luke 12 who gloats over his bumper harvest brings up a good question – is money and success evil? Augustine, following Paul, says it’s not money but the love of money that’s the root of all evil. The Mass readings for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time […]
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Encountering the Word — Matthew 16:26
“For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?” (Matthew 16:26) Please share this post on Facebook and other social media below: Print this entry
The Rich Young Man and King Solomon
Both the Rich Young Man in Mark’s Gospel and King Solomon had a very difficult choice to make. In a similar moment of decision, what would be the desire of your heart? Wisdom and adventure, or comfort and convenience? Where do true riches…and security…lie? The readings for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) are — Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalms 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; […]
Encountering the Word — Mark 10:21
“And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” (Mark 10:21) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — Matthew 16:26
“For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?” (Matthew 16:26) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — Mark 10:21
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” (Mark 10:21) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — Matthew 19:22
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.” (Matthew 19:22) Print this entry
Encountering the Word — 1 Timothy 6:17-19
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good deeds, liberal and generous, thus laying up for themselves a good foundation […]
Catholic Quote of the Day — from St. Anthony of Padua
“Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside it is hollow. If a man leans on such a reed, it will snap off and pierce his soul.” (St. Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church) The Memorial of St. Anthony, Priest and Doctor of the Church […]
Encountering the Word — Mark 10:21
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” (Mark 10:21) Print this entry