Geeky Catholic Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:32-48
Highlight: "Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom."
Reflection: God loves us so much that he has prepared a kingdom for us. Heaven will be so much better than anything we can imagine, and certainly better than anything we could earn. The catch is that we can't settle for something less. If we are too greedy, too attached to a "kingdom" in this life, then we give up the infinitely greater kingdom waiting for us in the next life. If it helps, don't think of it as God saying, "Sorry, you messed up. As your consequence, I'm taking this reward away from you." Rather, God is making us an offer. He's telling us that there is something so much better than anything we see in this life. All we have to do is accept that offer. We have to accept God's promise instead of the false promises of the world.
Geeky Quote: "Look, Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom." - Mufasa, The Lion King
Prayer: Jesus, I trust in you. I believe you when you tell me that there is an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. Amen.
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Highlight: "Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom."
Reflection: God loves us so much that he has prepared a kingdom for us. Heaven will be so much better than anything we can imagine, and certainly better than anything we could earn. The catch is that we can't settle for something less. If we are too greedy, too attached to a "kingdom" in this life, then we give up the infinitely greater kingdom waiting for us in the next life. If it helps, don't think of it as God saying, "Sorry, you messed up. As your consequence, I'm taking this reward away from you." Rather, God is making us an offer. He's telling us that there is something so much better than anything we see in this life. All we have to do is accept that offer. We have to accept God's promise instead of the false promises of the world.
Geeky Quote: "Look, Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom." - Mufasa, The Lion King
Prayer: Jesus, I trust in you. I believe you when you tell me that there is an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. Amen.
To get these short reflections every week, click the Subscribe button at the top of this page, or you can "Like" or "Follow" the GeekyCatholicDad Facebook page here.
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