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Mark 10: 17-22
This Sunday we hear of Jesus' encounter with the Rich Young Man. A man approaches Jesus and inquires, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus responds with sharing the commandments, and then follows up with "Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor." The young man went away sad, for he had many possessions. This young man is much like each of us, we desire to follow Jesus yet sometimes what He asks seems too hard. To follow Jesus requires us to let go of the comforts and possessions we cling to, to follow him with abandon demands are whole heart. Jesus calls us to shed things, not because he wants to make our lives more difficult, but because it is preventing us from giving ourselves totally to him. There is nothing Jesus desires more than for us to be united to Him.
On the way to Mass: What do you want to ask Jesus today?
On the way home from Mass: Why do you think the young man went away sad? How might he have felt if he decided to follow Jesus?
Challenge of the Week: How can you share what you have with the poor this week? Consider going through your clothes, toys, or a crowded closet to see what can be donated to those in need.
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