The parable of the Rich fool (HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE 29TH WEEK IN THE ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II
Homily for Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time. Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch (Bishop and Martyr). Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 12:13-21. Dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, in the first reading of today, St. Paul instructs us in the following words: "You he made alive, when you were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world" (Eph.2:1). Reminding us of the unmerited favour we received from God, whom through the person and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ ransomed us from darkness, evil, sin and death. Hence, restoring us to our original state of innocence and life in the spirit of God. By extension, our attitude in all ramification must be Christ-like. The Gospel presents to us the parable of the rich fool. Jesus warns us of the danger of ingratitude and individualism. This rich fool, so to say was not guilty as a result of his wealth but the wrong perception and use of his fortune is what categorized him a fool....