The Parable of the Rich Fool ~ by Cathy Woodson

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23
Ps. 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17 (8)
Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11
Luke 12:13-21

Today's readings suggest that we reflect on the priorities we set in our lives. The homily reminded us that our daily challenge is to keep our focus and attention on what pleases God.

We were also reminded that this country's founding leaders included the Eye of God over the monetary systems, showing us that the watchful Eye of God is above it. Possessions and achievements should not be our goal; but we should use these to serve others. This keeps our attention in the right place, on what matters to God.

Our culture may reward our earthly accomplishments, but we should not be consumed by this reward. Instead we are called to use our accomplishments and possessions to serve God. Keeping our eyes on the prize, doing what we are called to do, and answering God's call to almsgiving.



~ Picture found at the Daily-Word-of-Life website