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Prepared by Fr. Cielo R. Almazan, OFM

11stst reading: reading: Ecclesiastes 1,2; Ecclesiastes 1,2; 2,21-232,21-23

2 Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth, vanity of vanities! All things are vanity!

2,21 Here is a man who has labored with wisdom and knowledge and skill, and to another, who has not labored over it, he must leave his property. This also is vanity and a great misfortune. 22 For what profit comes to a man from all the toil and anxiety of heart with which he has labored under the sun? 23 All his days sorrow and grief are his occupation; even at night his mind is not at rest. This also is vanity.

11stst reading: reading: Ecclesiastes 1,2; Ecclesiastes 1,2; 2,21-232,21-23

2 Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth, vanity of vanities! All things are vanity!

2,21 Here is a man who has labored with wisdom and knowledge and skill, and to another, who has not labored over it, he must leave his property. This also is vanity and a great misfortune. 22 For what profit comes to a man from all the toil and anxiety of heart with which he has labored under the sun? 23 All his days sorrow and grief are his occupation; even at night his mind is not at rest. This also is vanity.

The focus is on vanity.

11stst reading: reading: Ecclesiastes 1,2; Ecclesiastes 1,2; 2,21-232,21-23

2 Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth, vanity of vanities! All things are vanity!

2,21 Here is a man who has labored with wisdom and knowledge and skill, and to another, who has not labored over it, he must leave his property. This also is vanity and a great misfortune. 22 For what profit comes to a man from all the toil and anxiety of heart with which he has labored under the sun? 23 All his days sorrow and grief are his occupation; even at night his mind is not at rest. This also is vanity.

CommentaryCommentary Qohelet = attempted Greek Qohelet = attempted Greek

translation of the pen-name of translation of the pen-name of Ecclesiastes (preacher).Ecclesiastes (preacher).

The book belongs to the Wisdom The book belongs to the Wisdom literature.literature.

In v.2, the author seems to be In v.2, the author seems to be pessimisticpessimistic when he/she says all when he/she says all things are vanity.things are vanity.

V.2,21 seems to indicate that at V.2,21 seems to indicate that at the end of the day, man’s efforts the end of the day, man’s efforts are are uselessuseless..– The reason: he must leave his The reason: he must leave his

property.property. V.22 asks V.22 asks what’s the usewhat’s the use of all of all

the toil and anxieties when the toil and anxieties when working under the heat of the working under the heat of the sun.sun.

V.23 provides the answer: V.23 provides the answer: sorrowsorrow and and griefgrief all his days; all his days; mind mind not at rest.not at rest.

Reflections on the 1st reading We are taught to be optimistic always.We are taught to be optimistic always. Why is this pessimism in the book of Ecclesiastes?Why is this pessimism in the book of Ecclesiastes? What is the wisdom of such pessimism?What is the wisdom of such pessimism? We should not be pessimistic about pessimism in We should not be pessimistic about pessimism in

the reading.the reading. The reading teaches us that what we may think The reading teaches us that what we may think

important, like the effort to earn money and important, like the effort to earn money and property, is, in fact, trivial in the eyes of the Lord.property, is, in fact, trivial in the eyes of the Lord.

Their importance is relative. They are good only as Their importance is relative. They are good only as long as we are alive.long as we are alive.

They have no more value when we die. They have no more value when we die. But let us be warned: it does not teach us to be But let us be warned: it does not teach us to be

lazy.lazy.

Resp. Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, Resp. Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 1717 R. (1) R. (1) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

3 You turn man back to dust,3 You turn man back to dust,saying, “Return, O children of men.”saying, “Return, O children of men.”4 For a thousand years in your sight4 For a thousand years in your sightare as yesterday, now that it is past,are as yesterday, now that it is past,or as a watch of the night.or as a watch of the night.

5 You make an end of them in their sleep;5 You make an end of them in their sleep;the next morning they are like the changing grass,the next morning they are like the changing grass,6 Which at dawn springs up anew,6 Which at dawn springs up anew,but by evening wilts and fades.but by evening wilts and fades.

12 Teach us to number our days aright,12 Teach us to number our days aright,that we may gain wisdom of heart.that we may gain wisdom of heart.13 Return, O LORD! How long?13 Return, O LORD! How long?Have pity on your servants!Have pity on your servants!

14 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness,14 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness,that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.17 And may the gracious care of the LORD our God be ours;17 And may the gracious care of the LORD our God be ours;prosper the work of our hands for us!prosper the work of our hands for us!Prosper the work of our hands!Prosper the work of our hands!

Resp. Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, Resp. Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 1717

R. (1) R. (1) If today you hear his voice, If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.harden not your hearts.

3 You turn man back to dust,3 You turn man back to dust,saying, “Return, O children of men.”saying, “Return, O children of men.”4 For a thousand years in your sight4 For a thousand years in your sightare as yesterday, now that it is past,are as yesterday, now that it is past,or as a watch of the night.or as a watch of the night.

5 You make an end of them in their 5 You make an end of them in their sleep;sleep;the next morning they are like the the next morning they are like the changing grass,changing grass,6 Which at dawn springs up anew,6 Which at dawn springs up anew,but by evening wilts and fades.but by evening wilts and fades.

12 Teach us to number our days 12 Teach us to number our days aright,aright,that we may gain wisdom of heart.that we may gain wisdom of heart.13 Return, O LORD! How long?13 Return, O LORD! How long?Have pity on your servants!Have pity on your servants!

14 Fill us at daybreak with your 14 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness,kindness,that we may shout for joy and that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.gladness all our days.17 And may the gracious care of the 17 And may the gracious care of the LORD our God be ours;LORD our God be ours;prosper the work of our hands for us!prosper the work of our hands for us!Prosper the work of our hands!Prosper the work of our hands!

CommentaryCommentary The psalm may be called a wisdom The psalm may be called a wisdom

psalm.psalm. In v.3, the psalmist is aware of the In v.3, the psalmist is aware of the

temporariness of human life.temporariness of human life. V.4 indicates that God’s way of V.4 indicates that God’s way of

recounting time is so different from our recounting time is so different from our way.way.– 1000 years (human) = 1 day (God)1000 years (human) = 1 day (God)

Vv.5-6 acknowledge God’s power over Vv.5-6 acknowledge God’s power over our life and death.our life and death.

In v.12, the psalmist believes that In v.12, the psalmist believes that wisdom comes from proper reckoning of wisdom comes from proper reckoning of time.time.

In v.13, the psalmist asks for mercy In v.13, the psalmist asks for mercy from the Lord.from the Lord.

In v.14, the psalmist asks God to be kind In v.14, the psalmist asks God to be kind to him, to give him fresh life and to him, to give him fresh life and beginning.beginning.– Reason: to be happyReason: to be happy

In v.17, the psalmist asks that his life be In v.17, the psalmist asks that his life be productive.productive.

Reflections on the PsalmReflections on the Psalm

As time is fleeting, so is human life.As time is fleeting, so is human life. When we realize that we are not immortal, When we realize that we are not immortal,

we become wise.we become wise. We make most of our remaining years, We make most of our remaining years,

months and days, doing God’s works.months and days, doing God’s works. We pray for God’s mercy to assist us to be We pray for God’s mercy to assist us to be

productive.productive.

22ndnd reading: Col 3,1-5.9- reading: Col 3,1-5.9-1111

1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek what i is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. 5 Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and the greed that is idolatry.

9 Stop lying to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed, for knowledge, in the image of its creator. 11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all and in all.

22ndnd reading: Col 3,1-5.9- reading: Col 3,1-5.9-1111 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek what i is

above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. 5 Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and the greed that is idolatry.

9 Stop lying to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed, for knowledge, in the image of its creator. 11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all and in all.

The focus is on higher values.

22ndnd reading: Col 3,1-5.9- reading: Col 3,1-5.9-1111

1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek what i is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. 5 Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and the greed that is idolatry.

9 Stop lying to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed, for knowledge, in the image of its creator. 11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all and in all.

CommentaryCommentary The reading is about The reading is about higher valueshigher values. . The proper Christian behavior conforms to our The proper Christian behavior conforms to our

dignity as baptized Christians, God’s children.dignity as baptized Christians, God’s children. Vv.1-2 enjoin us to set our hearts and minds to Vv.1-2 enjoin us to set our hearts and minds to

what is above what is above (heavenly, spiritual things).(heavenly, spiritual things). V.3 recalls the Christian death V.3 recalls the Christian death (to sin in baptism)(to sin in baptism)

and the mystery of having life with Christ.and the mystery of having life with Christ. V.4 talks about the parousia V.4 talks about the parousia (second coming of (second coming of

Christ).Christ). Christians too will appear with him in Christians too will appear with him in glory.glory.

V.5 enjoins the Christians to put away what is V.5 enjoins the Christians to put away what is earthly earthly (worldly, old self):(worldly, old self): – Immorality Immorality (fornication)(fornication)– Impurity Impurity (foul language, sexual misconduct)(foul language, sexual misconduct)– Passion Passion (sensual passion, uncontrolled emotions)(sensual passion, uncontrolled emotions)– Evil desire Evil desire (bad intention, undue craving for (bad intention, undue craving for

possessions)possessions)– Greed Greed (appropriation)(appropriation)– Lies (v.9) Lies (v.9) (telling half-truths, misleading (telling half-truths, misleading

statements, malice)statements, malice) V.10 enjoins the Christians to put on the new V.10 enjoins the Christians to put on the new

self.self.– Renewed, for knowledgeRenewed, for knowledge– In the image of GodIn the image of God– V.11 says there is no more distinction, if Christ is V.11 says there is no more distinction, if Christ is

in all.in all.

Reflections on the 2Reflections on the 2ndnd reading reading The reading contrasts between the new self and old The reading contrasts between the new self and old

self.self. The new self focuses its attention on spiritual things.The new self focuses its attention on spiritual things. The new self has higher values.The new self has higher values.

The old self is worldly.The old self is worldly. Material possessions take precedence over good Material possessions take precedence over good

relationships for the old self. relationships for the old self. As Christians, we should operate with the new self.As Christians, we should operate with the new self.

Gospel: Luke 12,13-21Gospel: Luke 12,13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, Teacher, tell my

brother to share the inheritance with me." 14 He replied to him, "Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?" 15 Then he said to the crowd, "Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions." 16 Then he told them a parable. "There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest. 17 He asked himself, 'What shall I do, for I do not have space to store my harvest?' 18 And he said, 'This is what I shall do: I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones. There I shall store all my grain and other goods 19 and I shall say to myself, "Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!" 20 But God said to him, 'You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?' 21 Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God."

GGoossppel: Luel: Lukke 1e 122,13-2,13-211 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, Teacher, tell my

brother to share the inheritance with me." 14 He replied to him, "Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?" 15 Then he said to the crowd, "Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions." 16 Then he told them a parable. "There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest. 17 He asked himself, 'What shall I do, for I do not have space to store my harvest?' 18 And he said, 'This is what I shall do: I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones. There I shall store all my grain and other goods 19 and I shall say to myself, "Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!" 20 But God said to him, 'You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?' 21 Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God." The focus is on greed.

Gospel: Luke 12,13-21Gospel: Luke 12,13-21Inheritance Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to

share the inheritance with me." 14 He replied to him, "Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?"

Greed 15 Then he said to the crowd, "Take care to guard against all

greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions."

Parable of the Rich Fool 16 Then he told them a parable. "There was a rich man whose land

produced a bountiful harvest. 17 He asked himself, 'What shall I do, for I do not have space to store my harvest?' 18 And he said, 'This is what I shall do: I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones. There I shall store all my grain and other goods 19 and I shall say to myself, "Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!" 20 But God said to him, 'You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?' 21 Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God."

A simple outline!

Gospel: Luke 12,13-21Gospel: Luke 12,13-21Inheritance 13 Someone in the crowd said to

Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me." 14 He replied to him, "Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?"

Greed 15 Then he said to the crowd, "Take

care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions."

Parable of the Rich Fool 16 Then he told them a parable.

"There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest. 17 He asked himself, 'What shall I do, for I do not have space to store my harvest?' 18 And he said, 'This is what I shall do: I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones. There I shall store all my grain and other goods 19 and I shall say to myself, "Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!" 20 But God said to him, 'You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?' 21 Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God."

CommentaryCommentary V.13 indicates that in spite of the V.13 indicates that in spite of the

clarity of Jesus’ mission, to preach clarity of Jesus’ mission, to preach the kingdom of God, there is still the kingdom of God, there is still someone who does not understand someone who does not understand his point. his point.

That someone is blinded by his That someone is blinded by his material interest.material interest.

In v.14, Jesus reacts to the person In v.14, Jesus reacts to the person who asks for his inheritance from who asks for his inheritance from his brother.his brother.– Jesus is not sent by God to be judge Jesus is not sent by God to be judge

or arbitrator of material things. He or arbitrator of material things. He is here to assist in the birthing of is here to assist in the birthing of the Kingdom of God.the Kingdom of God.

– He has a higher mission. He should He has a higher mission. He should not be distracted.not be distracted.

In v.15, Jesus addresses himself to In v.15, Jesus addresses himself to the crowd because of this little the crowd because of this little incident. Absolutely, Jesus rejects incident. Absolutely, Jesus rejects greedgreed, all kinds of , all kinds of greed.greed.– Life does not become more dignified Life does not become more dignified

because of material wealth and because of material wealth and possessions.possessions.

GosGosppel: Luke 12,13-21el: Luke 12,13-21Inheritance 13 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus,

“Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me." 14 He replied to him, "Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?"

Greed 15 Then he said to the crowd, "Take

care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions."

Parable of the Rich Fool 16 Then he told them a parable. "There

was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest. 17 He asked himself, 'What shall I do, for I do not have space to store my harvest?' 18 And he said, 'This is what I shall do: I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones. There I shall store all my grain and other goods 19 and I shall say to myself, "Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!" 20 But God said to him, 'You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?' 21 Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God."

The parable in vv.16-21 is a stern The parable in vv.16-21 is a stern warning against warning against greedygreedy people. people.

The rich fool is so rich that he develops The rich fool is so rich that he develops a problem with space, where to put all a problem with space, where to put all his wealth.his wealth.

The quantity of his material The quantity of his material possessions is his security.possessions is his security.

It is the source of his “freedom” to enjoy It is the source of his “freedom” to enjoy life: “rest, eat, drink and be merry.”life: “rest, eat, drink and be merry.”

The rich becomes hedonistic The rich becomes hedonistic (life is all (life is all enjoyment).enjoyment).

In the eyes of God, he is In the eyes of God, he is foolish (stupid)foolish (stupid) / has nothing in between his ears. v.20/ has nothing in between his ears. v.20

He is misguided and does not conform He is misguided and does not conform to God’s teaching: to seek God’s to God’s teaching: to seek God’s kingdom.kingdom.

God reminds him that death will render God reminds him that death will render all his possessions useless.all his possessions useless.

The The greedygreedy person may be rich in person may be rich in material things, but poor in spiritual material things, but poor in spiritual things.things.

The listener must prefer to be rich The listener must prefer to be rich spirituallyspiritually than materially. than materially.

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God abhors God abhors greedgreed of any kind, even a moderate greed. of any kind, even a moderate greed. Christians should not be desirous of anything.Christians should not be desirous of anything. Greed is shown by asking in advance what you don’t Greed is shown by asking in advance what you don’t

deserve yet.deserve yet. Where there is greed, there is trouble.Where there is greed, there is trouble. Don’t you know that greed is the cause of injustices?Don’t you know that greed is the cause of injustices? Christians must know what to crave for: the kingdom of Christians must know what to crave for: the kingdom of

God.God. We must crave for higher values.We must crave for higher values.

Tying the 3 readings and Tying the 3 readings and the Psalmthe Psalm The first reading talks about vanity. The psalm talks about the temporariness of life. The second reading talks about seeking things

that are above. The gospel reading talks about greed.

The readings have different focuses (foci). The preacher/sharer may focus on greed in

the gospel.

How to develop your sharing / How to develop your sharing / homilyhomily

What is greed?What is greed? It is one of the 7 capital It is one of the 7 capital

sins sins (according to our catechism). (according to our catechism). It is also called It is also called

covetousness.covetousness. The other sins: pride, lust, The other sins: pride, lust,

sloth, anger, envy, sloth, anger, envy, gluttony.gluttony.

Nobody seems to confess Nobody seems to confess that he or she is greedy.that he or she is greedy.

The gospel reading teaches us, Christians, to avoid greed.

The world considers it wise to accumulate and appropriate a lot of wealth and property (in the name of securing the future).

The world encourages us to be greedy, although it does not explicitly say it.

But God considers it foolishness. Greed is an exercise in futility. For your death is just around the corner. Wealth does not make you invincible.

The The first readingfirst reading talks about talks about vanityvanity.. All that we value here on earth are All that we value here on earth are vanityvanity.. It considers our efforts to make ourselves secure and It considers our efforts to make ourselves secure and

rich rich vanityvanity.. It discourages us from being materialistic and worldly.It discourages us from being materialistic and worldly. It is pessimistic about acquiring a lot of things, even if It is pessimistic about acquiring a lot of things, even if

they may seem to be legitimate.they may seem to be legitimate. We should not make temporal goods our priority. They We should not make temporal goods our priority. They

pass.pass. In this life, we must not forget to strive for spiritual In this life, we must not forget to strive for spiritual

values.values.

The The second readingsecond reading reminds us to set our hearts and reminds us to set our hearts and minds to things that are above.minds to things that are above.

As Christians, we should know our priorities.As Christians, we should know our priorities. We must put to death our old self, which is contented We must put to death our old self, which is contented

and busy with superficialities and trivialities.and busy with superficialities and trivialities. We must not live as if we have never been redeemed We must not live as if we have never been redeemed

from these lower values.from these lower values. Instead, we must put on the new self, which works for Instead, we must put on the new self, which works for

higher and more secure values that are appreciated in higher and more secure values that are appreciated in heaven.heaven.

What happens when you are greedy? (gospel reading)– You steal.

Greed is manifested in our economic and political systems.– Low wages, anti-labor laws, no land reform.

You are involved in: – Graft and corruption, smuggling, drug trafficking, white

slavery, landgrabbing, usurious interest rates (5/6), selling unnecessary things, robbery, kidnapping, extortion, illegal gambling, tax evasion, economic sabotage, logging, mining, cartel. etc.

You make the poor suffer. You make the laborers suffer. You produce rebels.

What happens when you are vane? (1What happens when you are vane? (1stst reading) reading)

Vanity is manifested in craving for things without Vanity is manifested in craving for things without regard to your end.regard to your end.

The world teaches vanity:The world teaches vanity:– Fashion, pageantry. glamour. sensualityFashion, pageantry. glamour. sensuality– The world can make you beautiful even if you are ugly, as The world can make you beautiful even if you are ugly, as

long as you have money.long as you have money.– Accessories, cosmeticsAccessories, cosmetics– It gives importance to anything as long as it gives you It gives importance to anything as long as it gives you

bucks.bucks.

You focus only on your external appearance, without You focus only on your external appearance, without minding what kind of person you are inside.minding what kind of person you are inside.

You crave for appreciation, for honor, for the things you You crave for appreciation, for honor, for the things you acquire, for your new look and for your titles and acquire, for your new look and for your titles and accomplishments.accomplishments.

What happens if you stick to your old self (which is the What happens if you stick to your old self (which is the false self)? (2false self)? (2ndnd reading) reading)

Actually, you are not a happy person deep within.Actually, you are not a happy person deep within. False self has all the 7 capital sins operating.False self has all the 7 capital sins operating. You are living on the superficial level, on the base You are living on the superficial level, on the base

level.level. You are living instinctually like an animal, without a You are living instinctually like an animal, without a

good judgment.good judgment. You are not living in the grace of God.You are not living in the grace of God.

Far be it from us in the church, leaders who Far be it from us in the church, leaders who are vane, greedy, and instinctual.are vane, greedy, and instinctual.

The Church becomes an arena of The Church becomes an arena of competition, not a school of holiness.competition, not a school of holiness.

Far be it from us, government leaders who Far be it from us, government leaders who are greedy.are greedy.

They steal the future of our children, by They steal the future of our children, by destroying the hills and the mountains, destroying the hills and the mountains, because of their love for money.because of their love for money.

Their toxic minds destroy the Mother Earth.Their toxic minds destroy the Mother Earth.

The The eucharisteucharist is for those who seek the is for those who seek the things that are above.things that are above.

The The eucharisteucharist is our higher / highest value. is our higher / highest value. True and devout Catholics do not fail to True and devout Catholics do not fail to

receive the receive the eucharisteucharist each time they attend each time they attend the mass.the mass.

OOuur Contr Conteext of Sin and xt of Sin and GraceGrace

VaneVane Focused on trivial Focused on trivial

thingsthings ShallowShallow Unable to go deepUnable to go deep No interior lifeNo interior life No prayerlifeNo prayerlife False valuesFalse values Lusting for more Lusting for more

money, property money, property and powerand power

Oppressive Oppressive

Chooses to be simpleChooses to be simple Devoid of Devoid of

sophisticationsophistication Wastes no time for Wastes no time for

trivial thingstrivial things Has higher goals and Has higher goals and

valuesvalues Vision Vision Higher level of Higher level of

awareness / livingawareness / living Living moral lifeLiving moral life Receives the Receives the

sacramentssacraments

Suggested SongsSuggested Songs Buhay Maging MaligayaBuhay Maging Maligaya

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh0VyqcYK3I Francis’ DreamFrancis’ Dream

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBe4GJV_5TU