Today's readings warn us how the excessive attachment to riches can lead us away from the Gospel. Ezekiel calls out the city of Tyre as an example of a community that puts its trust in its earthly treasure rather than in God. Ezekiel reminds us how something other than God can become an idol for us, how it can rule our lives. Ezekiel prophesied that utter destruction would come to those who allow money to rule their lives.
In our Gospel, Jesus speak about this same theme, how riches can be an obstacle to attaining eternal life. For me, in my life of faith, participating in charitable works of mercy as fruits out of my journey of faith has really helped me realize what is most important in life. Whether we volunteer at a soup kitchen or help build a house for Habit for Humanity, whether we visit the sick or the shut-ins or the prisoners behind bars, works of mercy will help us experience God in a very real way, helping us live out the values of the Gospel in our lives.
Do we place our trust in God the Father, or do our worldly goods or other treasures rule our lives? That is a good question we can ask ourselves.
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