Purple underwear. Say one that’s right in the gospel for the Sunday. This rich man may have been wearing purple underwear. Many scripture scholars have discussed this fine linen, highlighting the absolute extravagance of this rich man’s life. And the heartbreaking thing was the wealth consumed. I need it for us in our lives. Some things consume us that take us away from Jesus. Wealth in and of itself is not bad, but as Catholics, we’re called to be detached from wealth. We’re called to be detached from the things of this world, and that can be said about many things, including sports and social media. It doesn’t consume us; we’re detached from it. This was the secret of the saints, that the things of this world are not bad. They’re not evil. The saints didn’t let these things consume them. The only path is the virtuous path. Be wealthy if you want. Win the lottery, but don’t let it consume you. Be detached.
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It’s Okay To Be Single
Shout out to everyone who is single. That’s right. And coming from a celibate priest, I need to let you know it will be okay. We can often experience a feeling of not being chosen when living a single life. We can often feel as if, I guess, I’m just not worth it. There’s something wrong with me. But the beautiful reality of the gospel today is Jesus, who says…
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What Is The First Thing You Think Of?
When I say these phrases, what is the first thing that you think of that comes to mind? The first, “You’re a wizard, Harry.” Hopefully you thought of Hagrid from Harry Potter. The second, “Do not be afraid.” St. John Paul the Great, obviously, and the third, “We don’t talk about Bruno.” Encanto. You know there are a lot of phrases in our lives…
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Mercy That Moves First
What if mercy isn’t passive, but moving toward you?
In the Divine Mercy image, Jesus isn’t just standing still, He’s stepping forward, coming toward us. His mercy is active, not distant. Even when we turn away, even when we sin, He doesn’t wait for us to make the first move, He comes after us.
That’s the heart of who Jesus is. A love that pursues, a mercy that moves, and a Savior who never stops coming toward you.
