Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Archdiocese of Brisbane

Transcript

A man came to Jesus and asked the question, Good Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life? This person is representative of the majority of people who are searching for happiness and meaning in life, including you and I. What must I do? That is a question that we must ask regularly, to evaluate what we are doing and the goals we are aiming for. This question also helps us look back at ourselves, to realise the mission God wants us to carry out in life. Living in this world, each person has a mission to complete. However, to realise the true mission of life is a difficult matter. There are many people who are struggling and holding many illusions, so for a long time they still have not determined their life mission. What must I do to have eternal life? To answer this question, we need the gift of wisdom.

The first reading this weekend shows us the necessity of the gift of wisdom. According to the teachings of the Church, the gift of wisdom is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. This grace helps us see clearly the nature of a thing or a person, rather than observing it based on emotions or external glamour. Also, according to the teachings of the Church, true wisdom is God. That wisdom is personified in the incarnate Word, Jesus Christ. He is the wisdom of God. He is the Savior of the world. So friends, believing in Jesus Christ is the key to attaining wisdom and happiness in this life and the next. Enjoy your week!