Readings
I - 1Pt. 1: 3-9
II - Mk. 10: 17-27
The Gospel passage of the day is an invitation to give up individual prosperity for the sake of social responsibility in order to gain eternal life. Observance of all other commandments without practicing charity towards the poor shall be that ‘one thing lacking’ for an eternal life of bliss. Savings and investments secure our life here on the earth. Right from sharing the little we have to giving away from the abundance we possess all in love would be the powerful investment for our life eternal.
It is not that Jesus mentions material riches alone when he says, “Go and sell” to the young man. It could be our pride, ego, glory, skill and knowledge, anything that would merit the wellbeing of the poor, the neglected, the downtrodden, the marginalised and the oppressed. It is for gaining that we are called to lose, to give away in order to get back and to deny in order to attain. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer, “Lord Jesus, give me the courage to lose all so as to gain all”.
