Dear Parishioners,
Can’t Get Enough
Did you ever watch a movie that was so good you didn’t want it to end? You wanted to stay in the world that the movie created forever – it was that good. In this week’s gospel, Jesus tells His apostles a parable to help them understand what it is like when you find true happiness.
Jesus knew that everyone’s idea of true happiness is different, but one thing we all have in common is that when we find something that makes us truly happy, we will do anything to try to make it last forever. The kind of happiness that Jesus is talking about can only come from God and the Kingdom that awaits anyone who seeks His love.
Jesus starts by talking about a man finding a treasure. Even though he buried it deep in the ground, that was not enough – he had to purchase the entire field just to be sure it would always be his. He just couldn’t get enough of that treasure!
In the second example, a merchant is searching for a priceless pearl. A pearl with a perfect shape and color is a treasure beyond measure, and this merchant is willing to risk his life savings to get it. He just can’t get enough.
Having created that perfect happiness in their minds, Jesus reminds His apostles that this is what God is offering to us in the Kingdom of Heaven. His kingdom is more priceless than the field containing the buried treasure or that perfect pearl. Why is it more priceless? Because God Himself ensures that once we enter His Kingdom, it will truly be ours forever. We don’t have to worry about securing it.
In the Kingdom of Heaven, God will make sure we get enough!!!
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Lito