In today’s Gospel we hear the story of the rich young man who desires eternal life. We all have a hunger for God and goodness. Jesus teaches us that, in order to attain friendship with God we must be disciplined and must give up the things that keep us from satisfying our desire for God.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 – Wisdom 7:7-11
Psalm – Psalm 90:12-17
Reading 2 – Hebrews 4:12-13
Gospel – Mark 10:17-30
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2728, 2536, 2445, 2424, 2196, 2069, 2067, 1998, 1878, 1858, 1844, 1822, 1818, 1723, 1618, 1604, 708, 62
Liturgical Readings
Cycle B - Ordinary Time - Week 28
Scriptures
Mark 10:17-30, Luke 18:18-30, Matthew 19:16-30
Seasons
Ordinary Time
Topics
Commandments, Culture, Faith, Freedom, God, Jesus Christ, Law, Life, Love, Morality, Pope John Paul II, Sin, Works of Mercy