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Gospel commentary for October 21, 2024
Dear friends,
Today’s readings make us think about our relationship with God, his grace, and what we value in life. In Ephesians, St. Paul says we were dead before we met Christ. We were caught up in selfish desires and the world. God has given us new life in Christ. This salvation is not something we have earned, but is a gift of his love and grace. He has raised us up with Christ and given us a purpose: to live a good life and fulfill God’s mission for us.
This shows us that we are God’s work, made for a reason bigger than ourselves. We cannot take credit for our actions because everything we are and do comes from God’s grace. Everything is a gift. This gift saves us and motivates us to respond with love to the good we receive. Our lives should reflect the grace we have received, living with gratitude and dedication to others.
The Gospel today warns against greed and attachment to riches. Jesus tells the story of a rich man who was unhappy because he thought his wealth made him secure and happy. God says that life is not about what you have. What matters is a life of love, generosity, and justice.
This is still relevant today. We often put our trust in what we possess or in our own abilities, believing that these things will give us security. But Jesus calls us to look beyond the material and to live in such a way that our actions reflect that trust. True wealth is not found in accumulated goods, but in a life lived according to God’s will.
May these readings encourage us to live a generous life in gratitude for God’s grace. May we seek to be truly rich before God through our good works and commitment to the Kingdom.