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Weekly Scripture Reflections
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October 14, 2024Wisdom 7:7–11 I deemed riches nothing in comparison to wisdom.
Psalm 90 “Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!”
Hebrews 4:12–13 The word of God discerns reflections and thoughts of the heart.
Mark 10:17–30 or 10:17–27 Sell what you have, and follow me. Jesus issues a difficult challenge to us today.
In order to inherit life, we need to do more than just observe all the commandments. Much more. So much more than the potential disciple who asked him what he must do to inherit life turned on his heel and walked away, crestfallen. Jesus then warns his disciples how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God. But just as his disciples feel like giving up, Jesus gives them—and us— some much-needed hope.
May we embrace the wisdom that the first reading encourages us to seek and discover the hope we have in God.
Would my face fall if I were the person in the Gospel with many possessions? What can I do to follow Jesus’ command?