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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.”