7/21/11

How much would you pay for this pearl?


The question in the subject line isn't mine -- it's the Lord's -- and you'll hear him ask it in this Sunday's gospel:
The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant
searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. 
What treasures do I fantasize?  seek?  work for?  collect?  hoard?

What's the finest pearl I seek in my life?

What am I doing to find it?  to secure it?  to possess it?

What am I willing to give up for that treasure?

For what would I give up all else?

Is the kingdom of heaven something I treasure?

Or not?

For more on this coming Sunday's scriptures, check this earlier post.



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2 comments:

  1. The problem is giving up "ALL". Even financial advisers recommend not putting all your eggs into one basket. How can I give ALL in today's world?

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  2. I just posted this video on the pearl parable- I think it might be a gentler interpretation for those of us who find it hard to conceive of literally selling all our possessions off.
    Deep down I really would like to be a Saint Francis of Assisi but I haven't the guts.

    http://vimeo.com/22824871

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