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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time It is said, quite probably a bit too often, that we live a materialistic existence. How sad it is that we don't seek God with such zeal as we seek that new car, TV, clothing or computer! What among those offers the greatest reward? Which on that list will bring us peace of mind, love of heart, and compassion for our fellow human beings? Is it envy that leads us to greed? Why can't we see the joy in ht eyes and words of those who share a bond with God and live their lives in his service? Take a look around you: attempt to see someone truly happy who couldn't care less about his or her possessions. A man comes to Jesus, begging for the "keys to the kingdom". He is desperate to know what he can do to receive eternal life. As it turns out, he has acquired a bit of wealth over the years, yet somehow has realized eternal life is the on thing he cannot count among his possessions. It's very simple, Jesus tells him: give up all that you have and follow me, and your salvation is assured. Sadly, it is too high a price to pay for the man, and he leaves knowing that he will never have it all. Do you know of anyone who truly "has it all"? We are called to live in God's love. This Christian beatitude is explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church: "[This beatitude] invites us to purify our hearts of bad instincts and to seek the love of God above all else. It teaches us that true happiness is not found in riches or well being, in human fame or power, or in any human achievement-however beneficial it may be, such as science, technology, art, or indeed in any creature, but in God alone, the source of every good and of all love."(CCC1723). Your greatest wealth is yours for the taking! They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves," Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said," For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible with God." Mark 10:26-27
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