27/01/2022

The teaching in  St Mark seems to be paradoxical when compared to the Sermon on the Mount. It is also true of the world economy during this pandemic. It has  also been taken to heart by some Christians who consider their own riches to be a sign of their favour before God. In their minds, the problems involved in getting a camel through the narrrow gate does not realy mean what it says about them.

David's people will enjoy the favour of God in this world. The comfortable way in which I live my own life here on earth without the riches that I see all around me would be a mark of wealth in the the first century. My longevity would also be a visible mark of God's favour.

My life is a gift of God but I must live it for God. My freedom is not curtailed in any way but I must chose to serve God. The Incarnation brought the Eternal Father, Son and Holy Spirit to teach all the world the will of God and we the descendants of the Apostles must continue their worship and love of Jesus.

"From the man who has not, even the little that he has will be taken away" is one of Jesus' hard sayings that we must ask the holy Spirit to interpret for us in our hearts.

Dear Lord what it is that is best for me and the whole world is known only to you. Hear the prayer of your Holy Mother and the Saints and share their graces with us the Church that we may remain sinless throughout the struggles of our daily lives.