Generosity and Love, not Greed

   

  Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

31 July 2022 

 

First Reading: Ecc 1:2, 2:21-23

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17

Second Reading: Col 3:1-5, 9-11

Gospel: Lk 12:13-21

 

Reflection

By: Benj Santiago

 

"Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” ‘You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?'

Being poor is difficult. To be rich is also difficult. And we all know that the love of money is the root of all evil. It is also true that money cannot buy us happiness. But it is equally true that we need money to buy the things we need. So, there must be a balance in our pursuit of wealth. The Gospel reading clearly tells us that the accumulation of possessions or wealth must not be anchored on GREED! 

As a financial mentor, I was mentored by Bro. Bo Sanchez. And the basic guide I put into practice is the “Prosperity Formula” or the “Abundance Formula” that guides us to give; at least 10% of what we earn, back to God through our Tithes.  To give back to our Church or charities at least 10% of what the Lord blesses us with. That we strive to earn more so we can give more. In our team, the Truly Rich Makers Team, we collectively support the Annual Feast Conference as a MAJOR SPONSOR. It is our collective way of giving back to the ministries supported by Bro. Bo. We continue to encourage many families to accumulate wealth not for greed but to be able to be more generous in giving. For we believe that the ultimate purpose of accumulating wealth is to use it for LOVE!

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for enlightening us to guard against greed in our pursuit of accumulating wealth. We pray that all those who are blessed to have will be inspired to share to those who have not. This we pray in Jesus' Name, Amen.