DIVINE WHISPER with Fr. PiusRalph EFFIONG, SMMM

FRIDAY OF THE 24TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR 

Mystery of the day: Sorrowful 

Celebration:  Ferial 

Liturgical Colour: Green 

Table of the Word 

First Reading:  1 Timothy 6:2-12

Gospel: Luke 8:1-3

Theme: Take Hold of Eternal Life!

And the Lord Whispers:“Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.” (1 Timothy 6:12).

Reflection

In his letter to Timothy, Paul urges him to flee from greed and worldly desires and instead pursue righteousness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness (cf. 1 Tim 6:11). True wealth is not found in possessions but in living a life rooted in Christ.

In the Gospel pericope, Evangelist Luke presents Jesus journeying through towns and villages, proclaiming the Good News, accompanied not only by the Twelve but also by women who had been healed and who supported His mission from their resources (cf. Luke 8:1–3). These women remind us that discipleship is not about power or status, but about generous love and service flowing from gratitude for God’s mercy.

However, both readings highlight the call to authentic discipleship: detachment from what passes away and commitment to what endures eternal life in Christ.

Beloved in Christ, we are therefore exhorts: “Not to store up for yourselves treasures on earth... but store up treasures in heaven.” (Matthew 6:19–20).

On the same note, St. Cyprian avers: “We must remember that we have renounced the world and live here only as guests and strangers.” While the Catechism has this to say: “God has placed in the human heart a desire for happiness. This desire is of divine origin: God alone satisfies” (CCC 1721).

Let us therefore examine

our lives while questioning what competes with God for our heart’s attention? As St. Paul properly guided that nothing should separate us from the love of Christ (cf. Romans 8:1ff).

We are to practice generosity, supporting the mission of Christ as the women of the Gospel did. And also Live with eternity in view, with every choice leading us closer to Christ, not farther away.

Finally the Lord Whispers: "My child, do not cling to passing things; let your hands be free to grasp eternal life. Walk with Me, and I will be your treasure.”

+ Peace be with you. 

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