By Rev. Fr. Edgar B. Brillantes

October 13, 2024

FOCUS: Seek Christ above all else.
Jesus is the Word of God, living and effective, able to discern the thoughts and reflections of our hearts. Jesus is the wisdom of God, more precious than power, riches, or beauty. To follow Christ is to place him at the center of our lives, to seek him before all the good things of this world, including ties to family, friends, and colleagues.

First Reading: Wisdom 7:7-11
In the first reading, Solomon prayed for wisdom and received all good things in her company.

Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13
The Letter to the Hebrews says the word of God is living and effective, able to discern thoughts of the heart.

Gospel: Mark 10:17-30
In the Gospel, a man asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus tells him to sell what he has, give to the poor, and follow him.