Our material wealth will not carry on with us to our eternal life

Riches pose spiritual dangers because crime is sometimes involved in gaining them, and once possessed this can distract one from God, cut us off from others and lead to exploitation and oppression but they can also do much good.

Christ's teaching on the indissolubility of marriage left even his own disciples confused. To them, it seemed that such a lifelong commitment was impossible. By instituting the Sacrament of Matrimony, however, Jesus provided the grace and strength necessary for a husband and a wife to remain United and faithful until death. CCC 1615

The mercy we have received must be extended to others

The faithful are urged to "intervene" or give "fraternal correction" for a member of the Church who is obstinate in breaking the moral law. It is an act of charity... CCC 817, 822

Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life, taught St. Basil

Just as the volume of a harvest is normally proportionate to how much was planted, so too the fruits of holiness in terms of spreading the Gospel will also be proportionate to a person's generosity

Our spiritual life - one of contradictions- embrace it!

The Canwnnite woman's persistence serves as an example of how we must pray even if our prayers do not seem to be answered immediately or even if followed by more suffering. (CCC)

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