17th February  2019

We live in a world which praises efficiency, glorifies success and worships power.  While all three of these can be good things when used properly, Jesus points to the great truth that there are things which are greater and better.  The world we live in leads us to believe that happiness comes from wealth and well-being; and freedom from any kind of pain.   Jesus points to the fact that we never have a steady grip on life, since death is a reality that everyone one of us will ultimately face.  Jesus is not against our striving for true happiness – but he does warn us against putting our trust in material things because such trust would be misplaced.  There is more to life than the things that pass: we are created to share God’s joy, and anything that distracts us from that is not good for us.  . ..........Read More

Kevin Donaghy PP