Eighteenth Sunday

07-28-2019Weekly ReflectionFr. Bing Colasito

“Not rich in matters of God.” Lk. 12:21

Securing the future is one of the obsessions of man. In the Gospel this Sunday, Jesus reminds us that worldly possessions do not guarantee absolute security for the future. Our only true security is in God, thus, the rest, everything and everyone are all just false security. For after securing our future with wealth, power, and relationships, God says, “You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you.” Yes, we bring nothing with us when we leave this world, everything and everyone fades away except the love and goodness we have shared. The Wisdom of the Lord says, “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Our heart will gain peace when we number our days aright and work towards storing up riches in heaven.”

Am I grateful for the many blessings I receive from God? What life attachments hinder my total attachment to my God? May I focus on things that are eternal.

Be in God,

Fr. Bing