The primacy of a God-centred heart (Homily for Saturday of the 11th week in ordinary time year II June 22 2024
Homily for Saturday of the 11th week in ordinary time year II June 22 2024 2Chronicles 24:17-25; Psalm 89; Mathew 6:24-34 The primacy of a God-centred heart In today's scriptural discourse, we delve into a reflection that mirrors the essence of the foremost commandment: "You shall have no other gods before me." The narrative presented by Jesus serves as a poignant reminder that, despite the undeniable utility and necessity of monetary wealth, it harbors the potential to ascend to a deity-like stature. Our contemplation here is not fixated on the currency itself but rather on the disposition we adopt towards it. Jesus does not negate the feasibility of possessing wealth while concurrently serving the Divine; to assert otherwise would imply a condemnation of the affluent to spiritual exclusion. Instead, He categorically refutes the dual servitude to both the Divine and material wealth. The instant we elevate money to a sovereign role, we inadvertently relinquish our service...