Our Gospel today (Lk 12: 32-48) reminds us to set our hearts on the treasure that will not fail., "an inexhaustible treasure in heaven." It's not the piling up of material wealth that will give us lasting happiness, but the amassing of good works, kinds words and seeking to use as best we can the gifts God has given us. And these mainly to serve him and others, not to build up a reputation for ourselves.
St. Clare, whose memorial us usually observed on Agust 11, sets a good example for us. She followed the model of poverty set by St. Francis, left her noble family and lived a long life in a community bent on prayer, and service to one another and to the Church by providing an alternative life style opposite the extravgances of the time and helping people realize that their real treasure is in heaven. Her charity toward her sisters is remarkable; despite her own sufferings and illness, she cared lovingly for them, even to making sure they were covered while they slept. Little details, little actions are doable mount up as part of the heavenly treasure. What can we do today to build up our treasure in heaven?
Bro Rene
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