Reflection for FRIDAY, 11th Week, Ordinary Time
Today's Word
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal."
Today's Reflection
There are many beautiful and wonderful things in this world and it is with our eyes that we admire them.
Going beyond admiration, a desire may arise to the possession of these things.
And the more we look at these things, the strong the desire will grow.
It may not just be things. It may be an attraction to another person, or it may be a drive for an achievement.
In the 1st reading, St. Paul says while others boast of their worldly achievements, he will boast of something quite different - he will boast of his own feebleness and nothingness.
In the eyes of the world, that is nothing to boast about. In fact that seems like foolishness.
But only with God given eyes will we be able to look at the things of heaven, where neither moth or woodworms can destroy and thieves cannot break in and steal.
Resolution
Let's resolve and ask God to give light to our eyes so that we can see what are the things that are eternal and with the grace of God set our hearts on that heavenly treasure.
GOD BLESS YOU
Good morning. Have a nice safe day