in order to buy that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader, who is looking for fine
pearls. Once he has found a pearl of exceptional quality, he goes away, sells everything he
has and buys it.

Reflect

 “Our true treasure.” Today we continue with two more parables: the parable of the hidden
treasure (cf. vv. 44) and the parable of the precious pearl (cf. v. 45-46). These two parables
belong to the group of three parables found in Matthew 13:44-50. Jesus used parables to
describe the kingdom of heaven. Today’s Gospel teaches that God’s kingdom is our true
treasure. Today’s first parable tells of the hidden treasure which a man found in the field.
The man buried it again, sold all that he had and bought that field. The second parable tells
of the pearl of great value which a merchant found. Upon finding it, he sold everything he had
in order to buy the pearl. We may reflect on the point that all of us are in search of God. There
are times when we are able to find God. However, we are not able to deepen our
relationship with him because of the things we could not yet give up like the vices to which
we are too attached. If we really want to enter into God’s kingdom, we should be ready to do
everything or give up the things that are contrary to the values of God’s kingdom.

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