DETTACH

Monday of the Eight Week in Ordinary Time: Year C Mark 10:17-27 “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” The season of Lent approaches. As we enter this beautiful season we are invited to give our full attention to Jesus. Today’s gospel is teaching us to value the importance of dettachment. Friends, the less attached we are the more joyful we become. Attachments lead to sadness and disappointment. “And he went away sad, for he had many possessions." Our unwillingness to share our blessings with the needy cause us a troubled heart. Friends, never be a prisoner of your possessions. Jesus thus makes it clear that a true follower of His who wants to possess eternal life must share his riches and other blessings with the less fortunate. Our Buddist friends believed that attachment is the cause of all sufferings. Friends, loosen your grip on what is not eternal. Be not entangled of what is temporary. Today if we wish to follow the Lord, let go and let God. “Go sell what you have and give to the poor, and come follow me.” If we have God we are rich. If we have God we are saved! Jesus is all we need. Blessings Fr. Jhack