In this week’s second reading we hear, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever.” (Heb 13:8).
The same Jesus who was born in Bethlehem and lived among us. The same Jesus who died on a cross for our sins. The same Jesus who declared his unconditional love for each of us.
With classes resuming this past week in local schools, we offer a prayer for all students.
A SHORT BACK-TO-SCHOOL PRAYER FOR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS Loving God, As our children prepare for a new school year, we place them in your care. Calm their worries, spark their curiosity, and surround them with kindness and safety. Guide their teachers and friends and help us support them with love and prayer. Go with them, Lord—before them, beside them, and within them.
In today’s Gospel lesson, Jesus warns us, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” (Luke 12:15)
We are bombarded with stories and messages and ads telling us that we can buy beauty, power, happiness. Even get it delivered straight to our doorstep.
Basically, that greed is good.
So why are so many still unhappy? Why is it never enough?
“One’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Wise words. Still true today.
This week’s Gospel reading is jam packed with great news. Not only does Jesus teach his disciples, and us, how to pray (Luke 11:2-4), but he tells us “Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.” (Luke 11:9).
What are you asking for? What do you search for? What door are you trying to open?
In Today’s Second Readings, Saint Paul writes, “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Gal 6:2).
Check on your neighbors and anyone you know who could be vulnerable this week. Looks like it could be another dangerously hot one. And look out for your furry friends too.
