In this reflection on the Gospel reading for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we explore Mark 10:17-30, where a rich young man seeks Jesus’ guidance on eternal life. This encounter unveils profound truths about wealth, dependence on God, and the path to salvation. Through Jesus’ teaching, the disciples grapple with the challenge of material possessions in relation to faith, revealing a deeper spiritual lesson about trust and divine possibility.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:10 First Reading
1:57 Bishop David Walker
6:26 Fr John Frauenfelder
7:21 Mrs Virginia Ryan
9:03 Self Reflection
9:14 Second Reading
11:23 Mrs Virginia Ryan
11:46 Bishop David Walker
12:20 Fr John Frauenfelder
12:59 Self Reflection
13:33 Farewell & Final Prayer
Mark 10:17-30
The Rich Man
17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness. You shall not defraud. Honor your father and mother.’ ” 20 He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” 22 When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.
23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.”
Points of Interest
- Concept of Goodness: Jesus challenges the man’s perception of goodness, redirecting the focus to God as the ultimate source of goodness.
- Wealth and Spirituality: The narrative invites reflection on how material wealth can obstruct spiritual growth and dependence on God.
- Divine Possibility: The promise that “for God all things are possible” serves as a reminder of the transformative power of faith.
- Community and Teaching: The exchange is not just for the man but serves as a crucial lesson for the disciples about the nature of faith and the Kingdom of God.
- Personal Reflection: The reading encourages individuals to consider their attachments to wealth and their willingness to follow Christ wholeheartedly.
- This passage challenges readers to confront their values, encouraging a journey of self-discovery and reliance on God’s grace.
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