Bless the Name of the Lord:

Lord, help us to understand that there will always be some things we just won’t understand. But regardless of our ability to comprehend, enable us to always bless your name.

“Real Treasures”:

In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that the “real treasures” of our life are those that do not perish in this world, but last forever. Our family and friendships will “last forever” if we relate and value them in the light of our love for God. Self-centered relationships will perish with us when we leave this world.

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We must suffer our imperfections in order to have perfection. I say suffer, not love or pet; humility feeds on this suffering.

- Saint Francis de Sales