A RICH LIFE
Life is a gift that grows
richer the more we give it in service to others!
Let us carefully listen to
Jesus' words in the Gospel today: "Take care to guard against all greed,
for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions"
(Lk 12:15). Throughout this month we have remembered and reflected upon the
many saints whose lives are examples of service, and some of which required
that they give everything, including their lives. Their stories give us courage
and strength to stay on the right path in our Faith. I believe they died very
rich! For "blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of
heaven" (Mt 5:3).
Jesus indicates that true
richness must be rooted in what matters to God. For us, what matters to God is
revealed through the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Serving others means
realizing that somehow we are all connected and we share mutual responsibility
for one another's well being.
Life is a gift that grows
richer the more we give it in service to others!