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Wednesday
30th July 2025
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Enjoy reading the Gospe
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One day Jesus told the people this story: “There was once a rich
farmer who grew so much food that he didn’t have enough space
to store it all. So he said to himself, ‘I know what I’ll do. I’ll build
bigger barns. Then I can store all my grain and my goods in them,
and I will say to myself, “Now I have plenty of good things stored up
for many years to come. I can take it easy, eat, drink, and have a
good time.”’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This very night the demand
will be made for your life; these possessions of yours, who will
they belong to then?’ This is the way it is with people who are
selfish and greedy and store up treasure for themselves rather
than making themselves rich in the sight of God.”
Taken from the Gospel of Sunday 3rd August 2025 - Luke 12:13-21 (the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C)
Which words stood out for you in this Gospel, and why? What does the picture make you
think about? Enjoy exploring this Wednesday’s words, which are EARTHLY RICHES
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If we are too attached to riches, we are not free and it is
impossible to be truly happy. The Gospel invites us to be
open to others, to share with the poor.”
poor. Pope Francis
Although the farmer was very wealthy, was he considered rich by God? Ask your
child what the words ‘earthly riches’ mean to them. Earthly riches do not bring true
lasting happiness. This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us that the money and possessions
we gather throughout life do not matter to God as much as how we use them
to help others. It’s the kindness, helpfulness, time and love that we give to others
which make us truly happy. These are treasures beyond compare, more valuable
than any earthly riches – making us rich in the sight of God.
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Jesus warns us not to be misled about what will bring us true happiness in life.
A good way to use our ‘earthly riches’ is by giving generously to those in need.
Ask your child when they last gave something away. How did it help the person
who received it? When was someone generous to them? How can we use our
riches to help others in this coming week? Perhaps we can: give any toys or
unused items to a charity shop; give some of our time to pray for someone,
or to talk to someone who is lonely; have a car boot sale and give the proceeds
to CAFOD or another good charity.
Dear Lord Jesus, show us
how to be wise and rich in
your eyes. Help us to store up
treasure in heaven by sharing
the riches you have given us
with others. Amen
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