GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE LORDHE WILL REPAY YOU SEVENFOLD (Sirach 35:9-10)

⏰Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time 1 (30 May 2023)

📖Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-6, 7-8, 14 and 23 (R.v.23bc); Mark 10:28-31

GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE LORDHE WILL REPAY YOU SEVENFOLD (Sirach 35:9-10)

Beloved in Christ, we give thanks to God for his grace and strength to continue in this journey of faith together. I plead with you to accompany me with your prayers for the sustenance of the grace and strength, and of being a true example of the gospel that I preach.

Do you remember the story of that rich young man that came to Jesus to find out what he must do to gain eternal life? The rich young man was obviously living a righteous life, but he lacked charity (cf. Mark 10:19-21). 

On account of his righteousness, the disciples wondered whether they can gain anything from following Jesus (cf. Mark 10:28). But Jesus reassured them that none of their efforts would go unrewarded (cf. Mark 10:29-30).

So my dear fellow pilgrim, continue steadfastly in your effort to do the will of God, living in generosity and in righteousness. Do not mind those who tell you that your effort does not count for your salvation because Jesus had already won that for you. St. Augustine says that the God who created you without your knowledge will not save you without your cooperation.

However, you must not see your effort as a great contribution that MUST be rewarded by God. That is reward-centered morality and it is a faulty kind of morality.

May God grant us the grace of living generously with others and making our world a better place. May he save our country from the present confusion and hardship it has been thrown into by greed and selfishness. Amen. 

Peace be well with you.

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