August 7, 2022/ 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Lk.12:32-48
Friends, in todays’ Gospel Jesus reminded His disciples to store up treasures. But, it should be treasures that will last long. Treasures where moth nor decay cannot destroy. And these treasures, are of God.
Treasures of God, are called heavenly treasures, and this is forever, for they are not subject to corruption nor decay. However, treasures of the earth are called ‘earthly treasures,’ although it came from God but these tresures are subject to corruption and decay. It will not last long.
Friends, to follow the Lord is also to set our hearts on heavenly treasures, for they are our aid and guide. They are our jewels and gems in reaching God. These treasures are love, kindness, gentleness, generosity, humility, forgiveness and etc. Everytime we love our brothers and sisters we are storing up heavenly treasures…
The message now for us is; what treasure am I storing up? Earthly treasures or heavenly treasures?
Abba, Merciful Father, thank You for guiding us in our lives, thank You for helping us on storing heavenly treasures. May we always be faithful to You and our brothers and sisters. Amen.