“IT IS THE LORD WHO KEEPS FAITH FOREVER”
During your life good things came your way just as bad things came the way of Lazarus. Now he is being comforted while you are in agony.
Our faith in the Lord calls us to act with justice and integrity at all times. The readings this Sunday present a stark call to wake up from complacency and comfort, so that we may focus our lives on the Lord and respond with compassion and love to the needs of the poor.
The prophet Amos in the First Reading warns all those who revel in fine living and the safety of material things. Theirs is a false sense of security, and they have no care for those less fortunate than them. The Gospel parable echoes the warnings of the prophet Amos, and here the powerful teaching of Jesus tackles head on the perennial challenge of wealth and poverty. The wisdom of the prophets speaks of an eternal truth that Jesus embodied in his Gospel values, actions and teaching. Jesus also speaks as a prophet: for some, the truth of his Gospel and Resurrection will not be enough for them to let go of their reliance on material wealth and security.
Source: Scripture reflection prepared for St Beuono's Outreach, Diocese of Wrexham available at www.australiancatholics.com.au