Homily for Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time

2025-10-20

Our Gospel today may seem to criticize wealth, but one could argue that God does not have a problem with our success. From Jesus' teachings, we learn that our wealth, gifts, and the fruits of our labor can be powerful tools for good. We live in a society overflowing with possessions, busy schedules, and a sense of empty busyness. Many people are overwhelmed by the pursuit of more and the need to build larger "barns" to store their excess. To be true people of ...

Our Gospel today may seem to criticize wealth, but one could argue that God does not have a problem with our success.

From Jesus' teachings, we learn that our wealth, gifts, and the fruits of our labor can be powerful tools for good. We live in a society overflowing with possessions, busy schedules, and a sense of empty busyness. Many people are overwhelmed by the pursuit of more and the need to build larger "barns" to store their excess.

To be true people of faith and genuine disciples of Jesus, we must let go of our material possessions and busy lives to create space and time for God to dwell within us. The most tragic form of poverty is a life filled with things yet lacking in a relationship with God.

Christ calls us to focus on what truly matters—love, forgiveness, compassion, mercy, and gratitude—the gifts that God has generously given us. Let us embrace this priceless and wonderful life and learn to love one another as God loves us.

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