Daily Gospel Reflection for May 25, 2015

Today's Gospel: Mark 10:17-27

Optional Memorial of Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Optional Memorial of Saint Gregory VII, Pope

Optional Memorial of Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin

All of us at one time or another have been the person to ask a question of a person at the right time. The difficulty comes with what happens next. What do you do with the answer that is given to you? In truth, there is nothing unknown to this rather knowledgeable and devout man. Yet even Jesus’ disciples are astounded.

The man asks what more can he do besides what he has been commanded all his life to do and observe. Jesus is impressed and invites the man to follow his example: give up your belongings to the poor and come follow me. Rather than become Jesus’ next disciple, the man goes away sad.

Ponder:

What is it that I am afraid to ask the Lord? What is it that I am afraid to hear? In contrast, what is it that gives me great joy in the Lord? What am I willing to give away of my life for others to share in that great joy?

Pray:

Our crosses show us our impossible attachments,
But you lift us up upon them, Lord,
To show the love of the Father for the Son
And the power of the Holy Spirit.
Open our heart’s treasures for others
And accomplish in us your will
So that when we are poured out and finished
We may be complete.

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