BEHOLD THY MOTHER馃敟
Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Readings: Philippians 4:10-19; Psalm 145, & Luke 16:9-15
"You cannot serve God and mammon" (Luke 16:13).
Jesus is Lord, praise him now and forever. Today Jesus is teaching his disciples on material goods. He say that these should be used to build up the kingdom of God on earth.
He says man must use material possessions to do good work and to help his brothers and sisters in need. Jesus told his disciples to be faithful and honest in all their dealings, whether large or small.
In the sense that if they could not be trusted with material goods, how could they be trusted in the greater matters of spiritual wealth? Jesus rebuked those whose values were turned upside down. He warned them that worldly goods could possibly lead to dishonesty and greed. Then a person could end up being possessed by their possessions. One cannot be a servant of God and a slave to material goods at the same time.
Friends in Christ Jesus, which master do I serve, God or material goods? Lord Jesus Christ, help us that through the intercession of your mother we may have a balanced attitude toward our earthly goods so that our lives may be pleasing in your sight. God bless us all. Virgo Maria... Amen.
