Great Pearl

The WORD today (See http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/073014.cfm) reminds me what I would do once I find the Pearl of Great Price

When I was in college, the chapel was named PGP chapel or Pearl of Great Price Chapel. initially I did not understand why it was named that way. Why a pear? Why not Jesus, Mary, Joseph or one of the saints? Then when I came across this gospel, I understood why.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant
searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.

In the gospel, one would do anything to have the pearl of great price. One would sell everything to have the pearl of great price. Being great, it comes with a price – but the price is reasonable, and attainable. This is what God wants from us, the readiness and willingness to give up anything and everything once we get to know Him. God wants us to let go of all the sins, of all the worldly attachments we are holding on to, so we can attain life with Him. so he can give us new life.

In the first reading, we see Solomon practicing this. When God asked him what he wants, he did not ask for anything worldly. Not riches. Not long life. not power. He asked for wisdom to do God’s work. That’s the kind of heart God wants from us. Not just giving up everything worldly for Him, but wanting to love and serve him the best way we can.

May we be inspired and challenged.

Father God,

Thank you for today. thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another day to feel your love. Lord, I pray that I would always seek you. May my heart always beat for you. may I always be ready and willing to give up everything worldly for you. and as I serve you, may I give you my best, because you deserve nothing less. Amen.

Blessed Sunday!

In Christ,

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