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Experiencing the presence of God in our lives, what greater treasure is there? The joy of the discovery, the peace and love that follows; would we not give everything we own to hold on to it?

While we still breathe the air of our existence there lurks evil waiting to pounce, to relieve us of this great treasure. Will we not discreetly keep it close to our hearts? Or do we out of vainglory boast out loud as to have it stripped away from us?

What more precious gift is there than the Son Of God our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? The living Word of God, always revealed to us anew, daily in Holy Scripture. The Word made flesh; of whom we partake in the Eucharist that gives eternal life.

I want nothing and hold on to nothing of this world my Lord, my God. With Your Holy Spirit; give me always the wisdom, courage and strength to renounce all that is not of You, so that I may be pleasing in Your eyes; to love and serve You all the days of my life. Amen.

GOSPEL
Matthew 13:44–46

Jesus said to his disciples:
“The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.”

Time and time again our loving Lord Jesus calls us to repentance. To love and live out our lives in sanctity, in His Peace. Are we listening? All we that we need to do is cry out to Him with contrite hearts and He will come to set us free.

Yet many hold on to their base desires allowing the wiles of the devil to ensnare them. Thinking they always have time, never questioning “what If tomorrow never comes for me?”

Through the powerful intercession of our blessed mother Mary, with the angels and Saints may we never lose our God. Amen

GOSPEL
Matthew 13:36–43

Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” He said in reply, “He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the Kingdom. The weeds are the children of the Evil One, and the enemy who sows them is the Devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his Kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear.”