Are Your Possessions Possessing You?
In this powerful teaching, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, reflects on the signs of Heaven and Hell and the spiritual dangers of greed, pride, selfishness, and attachment to material possessions. When money and possessions become more important than God, they can lead to dishonesty, broken relationships, and division within families. Yet God, in His infinite mercy, patiently calls us to repentance and conversion. Everything we have is a gift from God, meant to be received with gratitude and shared generously. The danger is not in having possessions, but in allowing possessions to possess our hearts.
Fr. Anthony also reflects on the inspiring example of the holy martyrs who left their homes and comforts in France to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Native Americans, sacrificing their possessions, security, and ultimately their lives out of love for God. Their heroic witness reminds us that earthly riches are temporary, but the treasures of Heaven are eternal. True wealth is found in loving, giving, sacrificing, and serving God and others. Don't let possessions possess you; choose gratitude over greed, generosity over selfishness, and the eternal treasures of Heaven over the passing riches of this world. Giving always bears fruits in this life or in the future.
Readings for October 19th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101926.cfm
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