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10-14-2018Weekly ReflectionFr. Bing Colasito

“And you will have treasures in heaven; then come, follow me.” (Mk. 10:21)

But how do we store up treasures in heaven? The 1st letter to Timothy gives us an idea: “Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share…” 1Tim. 6:18 These treasures, are, after all, gifts from God; who means them for our enjoyment. The highest enjoyment of which is: the luxury of doing good, of helping others to be happy, and of finding joy in doing good deeds.

God’s Word invites us to be ready to distribute and to be willing to communicate. The distinction between these two words allows us to better put into practice the stewardship of God’s treasures: the first points to the hand which generously gives, and the second points to the heart which lovingly empathizes. Share our wealth through our hand; share our spiritual health through our heart.

Be in God,

Fr. Bing

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