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Oct. 19, 2026
Gospel Reflection: An Insatiable Desire
Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings for Today
Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.” He replied to him, “Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?” 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.” Luke 12:13–15
Imagine if you were exceptionally rich. Would great wealth change your life? For many people, it would. In today’s Gospel, Jesus addresses material wealth directly, identifying greed as a grave danger. Perhaps the most important line He speaks is: “One’s life does not consist of possessions.”
Interestingly, Jesus does not condemn wealth itself. He doesn’t say, “one ought not be rich,” but “though one may be rich.” This phrasing implies that wealth is neither good nor bad in itself. Instead, He condemns two things: greed, which can infect both rich and poor, and the error of allowing wealth to become the foundation of one’s life.
In the New Testament, various Greek words are translated as “greed.” The term used in this passage conveys more than a general desire for wealth. It implies an insatiable craving, often for what rightfully belongs to others, which is a form of injustice. Those who harbor such a desire make the pursuit and longing for wealth the central aim of their hearts. This is not only sinful but foolish, which is why Jesus goes on to tell the Parable of the Rich Fool.
Greed clouds judgment. On a natural level, wealth is often seen as a blessing. One might imagine the pleasures it affords, the security it brings, or even the good it might enable us to do. But Jesus shatters this illusion, not by condemning wealth itself, but by exposing the foolishness of greed.
To be a fool is to believe a lie. Greed leads a person to the false belief that the desire for wealth is a good and noble desire. But it is not. “One’s life does not consist of possessions.” That truth is essential to grasp.
What, then, does one’s life consist of when it is lived well, in justice and truth? It consists of the utmost generosity—a heart devoted entirely to the charity that flows from union with Christ. Jesus’ generosity is without equal. He is the King of Kings who embraced earthly poverty. He is the Creator of all who emptied Himself for our sake. He is the very foundation of life, yet He chose to die for our salvation. His life was one of total self-gift, a love more generous than we can comprehend. We are called to share in that self-giving love. Only in doing so can we discover the true meaning and purpose of our lives and become truly rich in the things of God.
Greed is the opposite of this call. It is self-centered and directly opposed to our dignity. Extreme wealth may bring admiration in the eyes of the world, but the world cannot save us or transform us into who we are meant to be. Only God can do that.
As you examine your heart, what desires do you find? When we act in foolishness, we often find selfish longings, such as the craving for wealth. Perhaps the first step in rooting out this desire is to name it for what it is: foolishness. If we view wealth simply as a good that will improve our lives, we begin to walk the path Jesus warns against. Of course, we must fulfill our duties to provide for ourselves and our families, relying on God’s providence, but there is a fine line between responsible stewardship and the foolishness of an unquenchable desire for more. In the end, perhaps the ideal is to desire only what is necessary for ourselves and our families—no more, no less.
Reflect today on the subtle ways greed might influence your thoughts, choices, or desires. Consider whether you ever equate your worth with what you possess or whether you long for more than what God has given. What is the foundation of my life? If it is anything other than Christ and the generous love He calls you to live, then hear His words anew: “One’s life does not consist of possessions.” Seek instead to become rich in what matters to God—generosity, mercy, faith, and love—and let these be the treasures that define your soul.
Most generous Lord, Your life is the epitome of self-giving. You poured Yourself out completely for us, culminating in the sacrifice of the Cross. Please reorient my soul and purify the desires of my heart, so that I may never seek more than I truly need and that my possessions may never possess me. May You and the charity flowing from Your Sacred Heart be the firm foundation of my life. Jesus, I trust in You.
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The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The unit of the Legion of Mary is called a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting, where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. Persons who wish to join the Legion must apply for membership in a Praesidium. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. The first meeting of the Legion of Mary took place in Myra House, Francis Street, Dublin, Ireland, on 7 September, 1921. This meeting was to have very beneficial consequences for the mission of the Catholic Church and, in a special way, for millions of members of Christ’s lay faithful who would serve in the Legion and for those who would be served by the legionary apostolate. Many persons outside the Catholic Church would also benefit from that apostolate. With the approval and support of the Popes and a great many Bishops, Priests and Religious, as well as the prayers and efforts of legionaries, the Legion, by the grace of God, has grown into a worldwide organisation with several million members.
Drawing its inspiration from the True Devotion to Mary, as taught by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, and which had a profound influence on the Founder of the Legion, the Servant of God, Frank Duff, the Legion is at the disposal of the Bishops and Priests for use in the mission of the Church. While essentially a lay association, legionaries look for spiritual and apostolic formation to priests and religious, who, as Legion Spiritual Directors, hold an honoured place in the Legion system. The Legion requires ecclesiastical approval to work in a diocese or parish. Loyalty to the Magisterium and to Ecclesiastical Authority is a basic legionary principle. The Legion aims to bring Mary to the world as the infallible means of winning the world to Jesus and legionary service is based on the doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ so that in their fellow members and in those they serve, legionaries seek to have the Person of our Lord once again seen and served by Mary, his Mother.
The general and essential means by which the Legion of Mary is to effect its object is personal service acting under the influence of the Holy Spirit, having Divine Grace as its moving principle and support, and the glory of God and the salvation of souls as its final end and purpose. Evangelisation, especially the seeking of conversions to the Church, should be a priority for the Legion. Through the visitation of homes and by other means, the Legion must, as a first principle, set out to establish a contact of some sort with every soul everywhere. Seeing and serving Christ in the sick and marginalised is another vital part of the legionary apostolate. While not engaging in the giving of material relief, legionaries will often find opportunities to do works of service for the needy.
The basic unit of the Legion is called a praesidium, which is normally based in a parish. A parish may have more than one praesidium. To be an active legionary it is necessary to apply for membership in a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting and allocates a weekly apostolic task to the members, who generally work in pairs. After a successful period of probation, members are called to make the Legionary Promise (this is only applicable for members over 18 years) which is directed to the Holy Spirit. Realising the necessity for a strong support of prayer, the Legion has Auxiliary members, who associate themselves with the Legion by undertaking a service of prayer in its name. The administration of the Legion is carried out through its various councils at local, regional and national level. The central council, the Concilium Legionis Mariae, meets monthly in Dublin.
The Cause for Beatification has been introduced for three legionaries: The Servant of God, Frank Duff (1889-1980), Founder of the Legion, who attended the Second Vatican Council as a Lay Observer; Venerable Edel Quinn (1907-1944), Legion Envoy to East Africa; and the Servant of God, Alfie Lambe (1932-1959), Legion Envoy to South America.