DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage
Dear Friend in the Lord,
“Material Riches”: In today’s Gospel Jesus proclaims, “It is hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. . . Ponder on, “Jesus expects our undivided love, commitment and generosity in the use of God’s blessings; especially our material possessions for the needy and to draw people closer to God. How deep is our love for God?”
Fr Philip Heng, S.J.
Matthew 19:23-28, 30
Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I tell you solemnly, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Yes, I tell you again, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.’ When the disciples heard this they were astonished. ‘Who can be saved, then?’ they said.
Jesus gazed at them. ‘For men,’ he told them, ‘this is impossible; for God everything is possible.’ Then Peter spoke, ‘What about us?’ he said to them. ‘We have left everything and followed you. What are we to have, then?’
Jesus said to him, ‘I tell you solemnly, when all is made new and the Son of man sits on his throne of glory, you will yourselves sit on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel. Many who are first will be last, and the last, first.’