Today's Gospel tells us the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, a fine pearl, a net thrown in the sea..

 

                     ...a treasure hidden in a field?

The field we are most aware of is a field in Ukraine littered with belongings:

...a doll...a book....a computer....a body, forever silenced...

And we are left to question: When all is said and done, what is most valuable in our lives?

 

"THE-PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM IN TODAY'S GOSPEL INVITE EACH OF US TO DETERMINE THE MOST VALUABLE ITEM IN OUR LIVES AND TO ACT ACCORDINGLY. SOME THINGS MATTER MORE THAN OTHERS, AND THE DIFFERENCE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH DOLLARS OR CENTS."

Richard Skilba

Have you seen the Geico commercial, good for a laugh, but maybe also to ask a question about our materialistic culture?

The bride and groom stand before the preacher and he asks her: "Will you take this'

Man as your lawfully wedded husband...OR WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE THIS BRAND NEW CAR?"

She then abandons the groom and embraces the car.

BREAKFAST QUESTION: When all is said and done, what is most valuable in my life?

PERSONAL REFLECTION: How do I act accordingly?