A PEARL BEYOND PRICE
Today’s readings weave around themes of wisdom, treasure and joy. When asked in a dream what he desires from God, Solomon chooses ‘a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil.’ God is pleased that Solomon does not seek riches or a long life, so gives him the gift of wisdom.
St Paul in the Second Reading explains that the plan now unfolding has been there from the beginning. God chose, and called us all to become ‘true images of his Son’. God wants all who love him and follow his teaching to share in his glory.
In the Gospel, Jesus offers three images for God’s kingdom: a treasure we find unexpectedly; a pearl for which we search diligently; a net that gathers us in. They illustrate the priceless value and importance of the kingdom to which all are invited. Jesus also reminds us to hold on to treasures both old and new as we seek God’s kingdom.
Source: Excerpted from the Scripture reflection courtesy of St Beuno’s Outreach in the Diocese of Wrexham, UK available at www.australiancatholics.com.au