Jesus is very clear that our future security is not in big barns. (Lk 12: 16-21). In the Post-Christian era, where God has been forgotten, churches, schools are emptying and more energy is put into beautiful homes, yachts, cars travel, and fine food, our hunger and thirst for God has been replaced by these "big barns" we substitute for God. Death eventually intervenes, and our hearses are not accompanied by U-Hauls. We certainly can't take any of our "treasures" with us. No, says Jesus, our real treasure is in "what matters to God". (Lk 12:21). At Mass today, we prayed after communion: "Grant, O Lord, that benefiting from participation in heavenly things, we may be helped by what you give in this present and prepared for the gifs that are eternal." Without an eye on eternity and the things of God, we are bound to be crushed when our "big barn" collapses.
Bro. Rene
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