Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a big fishing net, let down into the sea,
in which every kind of fish has been caught. When the net is full, it is dragged ashore.
Then they sit down and gather the good fish into buckets, but throw the bad away.
That is how it will be at the end of time; the angels will go out to separate the wicked from the just,
and to throw the wicked into the blazing furnace, where they will weep and gnash their teeth.”
Jesus asked, “Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered.
So he said to them, “Therefore, every teacher of the law, who becomes a disciple of the kingdom of heaven,
is like a householder, who can produce from his store things both new and old.”
LECTIO DIVINA:
Read: Yahweh affirms Solomon for seeking what is good, not for himself, but for God’s people.
Being wise is being able to discern what God wants. Jesus iterates that a wise disciple knows what he ultimately wants and gives up all to get it.
Reflect: Happiness nowadays is understood as having more to get. The more the merrier. It is not really true.
Shoppers go to a mall with many displays. But it could take them hard hours to choose. Then they go home regretful of what they bought.
The truly free goes to a mall with a single choice knowing very well what he wants.
Jesus’ parables this Sunday exhibits one thing—there is spontaneous decision for someone who knows how to discern the pearl of great price.
Everything else becomes disposable when we have God.
Pray: We pray for those looking for direction in life, those who are enslaved by many things and have difficulty deciding what is best for them.
Act: Talk to your children or students or out-of-school youth and help them layout their many plans in life. Facilitate a discernment process for them.
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