FAITH BOOK

28th SUNDAY - October 13, 2024

Wisdom 7: 7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4: 12-13;
Mark 10: 17-30

by Jude Siciliano, OP

Mini-reflections on the Sunday scripture readings designed for persons on the run. “Faith Book” is also brief enough to be posted in the Sunday parish bulletins people take home.

From today’s Gospel reading:

Jesus, looking [at the rich man], loved him and said to him,
“You are lacking in one thing.
Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor
and you will have treasure in heaven; then come,
follow me.”

Reflection:

While our world’s wisdom encourages us to grab for the “gold ring;” true wisdom lies in becoming Jesus’ followers and putting aside everything else that hinders us from doing that. Today’s piece of gospel wisdom reminds us that we need to keep our eyes open for where eternal life waits for us – it’s in following Jesus and patterning our lives after his.

So we ask ourselves:

• At this Eucharist, do I again hear Jesus’ new invitation to follow him?

• What obstacle in my life keeps me from being more committed to Christ?

Click here for a link to this Sunday’s readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101324.cfm

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