August 22, 2023

Mt 19:23-30 • Aug 22, 2023

Jesus’ teachings about wealth potentially being an obstacle to discipleship follow and build on his encounter with the rich young man. When possessions and achievements are more important than the desire to be in relationship with God it is almost impossible to enter the kingdom, like the camel going through the eye of a needle.

Jesus, I know that I am weighed down by what I have and concern about what I do not have; by what others think of my achievements. Free me from this burden. Holy Queen and mother of all, pray for us.

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Help your child grow in holiness

By Olive Street • 23 Aug, 2023

How good is our God! How blessed are we his people! How sacred is the family, the place where God first gathers us, forms us, and then sends us out into the world so that his kingdom comes as his will is done. How grateful we are that we can experience his very presence in the sacraments, brought to you, of course, by the power of the Holy Spirit. These are examples of how you can help your child grow in holiness each day: Pray with your child in the car, at the table or at bedtime. Pray for your child when you are apart. Read a short passage of the Bible at mealtime. Look for opportunities to be of service in your family, parish, and community. Examine your day with eyes of faith. Where is God in this day? Develop a disposition of gratitude by giving thanks for God’s blessings, no matter how small. This article comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.

Nothing is impossible for God’s mercy

By Olive Street • 23 Aug, 2023

“But we know one thing: nothing is impossible for God’s mercy! Even the most tangled knots are loosened by his grace. And Mary, whose ‘yes’ opened the door for God to undo the knot of the ancient disobedience, is the Mother who patiently and lovingly brings us to God, so that he can untangle the knots of our soul by his fatherly mercy.” Reflection: What knots in your soul need untangling? How might Mary’s example of saying yes to God help you to allow grace to loosen the hold those knots have on you? This article comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.