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From Deacon Dave………………
Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, what are our priorities in life? Today’s readings reflect on this challenging question. In the Book of Wisdom, the writer prays to God for the spirit of wisdom to be given to him. Wisdom is God’s greatest gift, since it provides true insight into how to lead life with integrity – a gift far more precious than gold, silver or even health!

Today’s Gospel offers a concrete example of a man discovering his priorities in life. He comes running to Jesus with enthusiasm, eagerly asking: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus tries to curb his enthusiasm and deepen his understanding by challenging him to consider exactly what his priorities are. The Lord focuses on those commandments that involve how we lead our lives and treat our neighbor. They all reflect a common thread: “I have never done anything to harm anyone!” But, Jesus implies something more is needed: “What have you done to help another person?”

Looking into this man’s heart, Jesus says in effect: “You consider that leading a good life entails not harming others. Instead, spend your resources in doing good for others.” Unfortunately, the eager young man could not accept Jesus’ challenge and he walked away.

Notice that Jesus is not stating that riches are evil and we all have to give everything away. This rich man was presented with the challenge of accepting the real priorities in his life: using his gifts and talents to help others. We discover true happiness in serving others. This challenge is presented to us as well: to discover our true priorities and scale of values and implement them in our lives.

Respectfully submitted by your brother in Christ, Deacon Dave

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Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
on October 17, 2018 at 9:30 am
Reading 1 Gal 5:18-25 Brothers and sisters:If you are guided by the Spirit, you are not under the law.Now the works of the flesh are obvious:immorality, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry,sorcery, hatreds, rivalry, jealousy,outbursts of fury, acts […]

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