The familiar theme of detachment runs right through all three of our readings for this week. Paul tells the Corinthians who are married to carry on as though they were not married and those who buy and sell as though they were not buying and selling. The point is that one should orient one’s life totally to the absolute good who is God. When that orientation takes place, everything else–from spouses to material goods–can be let go of, can be seen in proper spiritual perspective. This detachment is, I argue, the conversion that Jesus speaks of in his inaugural address, which is our Gospel for today.
Detachment Again
Cycle BOrdinary TimeWeek 3
by Bishop Robert BarronJanuary 22, 2006
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2728, 2677, 2392, 2331, 1863, 1851, 1849, 1604, 1260, 30
Liturgical Readings
Cycle B - Ordinary Time - Week 3
Scriptures
Jonah , Matthew 4:18-22, John 1:35-50, Mark 1:14-20
Seasons
Ordinary Time
Topics
Catholic Church, Evangelization, Forgiveness, Freedom, God, Grace, Incarnation, Jesus Christ, Life, Love, Non-Violence, Paschal Mystery, Resurrection, Saints, Vocation