Message of 5-23-16

Published: Mon, 05/23/16

A Daily Spiritual Seed
Monday: May 23, 2016
Message of the Day
One of the marks of spiritual maturity is the quiet confidence that God is in control - without the need to understand why He does what He does.
   - Anonymous

(What do you need to turn over to the care of God?)
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Readings of the Day
1 Pt 1:3-9;    Ps. 111:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10c;    Mk 10:17-27

R. The Lord will remember his covenant for ever.

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart
in the company and assembly of the just.
Great are the works of the LORD,
exquisite in all their delights.

He has given food to those who fear him;
he will forever be mindful of his covenant.
He has made known to his people the power of his works,
giving them the inheritance of the nations.

He has sent deliverance to his people;
he has ratified his covenant forever;
holy and awesome is his name.
His praise endures forever.

USCCB lectionary
Reflection on the Scripture
How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!

How do we measure wealth? If we surround ourselves with material possessions and make them our primary focus, we may have a difficult time seeing the trove of riches God bestows on each of us. There is nothing inherently wrong with wealth. Problems arise when we are unable to satiate the desire for more and more. It is rather difficult to focus on the simplicity and sacrifice of Jesus when we are busy accumulating earthly treasures for ourselves. Equally dangerous is adopting an attitude of entitlement. Regardless of how hard we work or how financially savvy we are, we don’t deserve a greater share of material wealth than others. We should be grateful for our many gifts and successes and be eager to share them. Then we will know how to enter the kingdom.

In gratitude for the wealth of blessings we have received and for those who give of themselves for others, we pray.

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Spiritual Reading
Theological Gems from Emile Merch's Theology of the Mystical Body
- selected by Jim and Tyra Arraj

Book III: Christ
 
Chapter 10: Unification of Mankind by Trinitarian Unity

254. God is and remains infinite goodness; and that is the basic reason why privation of Him is infinitely evil.
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