Weekly Bulletin

 Gods Word - Alive and Active

Today’s readings draw attention to how God's Word cuts through the surface of our lives, exposing what we often cannot see ourselves, while inviting us into deeper freedom in Christ.

St Paul tells the Hebrews—"The word of God is something alive and active...it can judge the secret emotions and thoughts"—this reminds us that no amount of external obedience or rule-following can hide the true state of our hearts. The rich man was righteous by worldly standards, yet Jesus’ call cuts deeper, piercing beyond his outward life into the innermost recesses of his soul. His attachment to wealth was not visible to others, but God saw it clearly.

The double-edged sword of the Word reveals the hidden attachments, fears, and desires we often mask with good behaviour. In the case of the rich man, his wealth was not simply material; it was a symbol of security and self-reliance. His possessions represented something much deeper—perhaps his identity, his sense of control, or his belief in his own worth. The Word of God, sharper than any sword, slips through those places where our soul clings to the spirit of this world rather than to the Spirit of God.

This encounter between Jesus and the rich man challenges us to examine our own lives in light of God’s Word. What are the attachments that bind us? What comforts or securities prevent us from following Christ fully?

At the same time, Jesus’ words about wealth should not be reduced to a simple renunciation of material things. His call to the rich man is an invitation to radical discipleship—one that requires a heart fully devoted to God, free from the false securities of this world. Jesus’ sharp and challenging words expose the truth: the kingdom of God is a place where worldly power, possessions, and status have no hold.

In the end, the Word of God not only reveals but heals. Jesus looks at the rich man with love before offering His difficult command. That love is the heart of God’s Word—alive and active, cutting away what separates us from Him, but always with the intent of bringing us closer.

 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved……….forever! 

The central place of the Heart of Christ

In Jesus creation give itself to God totally; it loses itself in God, its supreme rapture and aspiration. And doesn’t this union of love take place above all in the Sacred Heart? The Heart of God hastens down to God’s creation, borne by the weight of an infinite love, and the heart of creation rises towards God, drawn by an attraction that dominates all others.
It is in Jesus that these two hearts meet, and they unite so profoundly that the two hearts become one, and this single Heart is the fruit both of heaven and of earth:
“See the sprout of which the Prophets spoke! The heavens have given it like dew, the clouds have poured it out like rain, and the earth has seen it spring from within it. Creation has a purpose, it has one fruit to produce: it is your Heart, my Jesus!”

 Jules Chevalier msc 
Le Sacr -Coeur de Jésus, p. 76. Paris, 1900

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In our Gospel today we hear the story of a man who when Jesus tells him to sell everything and ‘follow me’ he walks away. The story says the man went away sad because he had much. 

If we look at our own lives, we can most likely think of something that we tightly carry with us. Maybe it is possessions — material goods or money — like Jesus references in our Gospel. Or maybe it is something less material — like status, pride or control.

Jesus doesn’t want our stuff — our job promotions, our designer house or our bank account. He just wants us. So, we need to be willing to strip those things from our lives in order to reach Him. It might seem difficult, but the outcome will be more than we could have ever imagined — peace on earth and treasure in heaven.

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