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Friends of the Rosary,

In today’s main reading (St. Luke 16:19-31), Christ Jesus addresses the Pharisees with a parable recounting the history of two men, one in hell and the other in heaven.

On this earth, a rich man was focused exclusively on his wealth, excluding all thought of God, what followed after death, and forgetting about his neighbors, despite having knowledge of the teachings of Moses and the prophets.

Also, on earth, there was a beggar, suffering also bodily pains. He bore all of this patiently. He was content when getting the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. He never criticized or blamed him, leaving these things to God.

Both men die eventually. The beggar goes straight to heaven to a state of endless happiness, with his bodily sufferings ended forever.

The rich man goes to hell, seeing his enjoyments come to an end. He is now in forever torments, and he is told that he won’t expect any relief. Abraham explains to him why he is in his present state: he abused his time on earth.

The foolish man acknowledges that he has no one to blame but himself. He admits that his bad example will lead his brothers still on earth to a like fate.

He said, ‘Then I beg you, father,
send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers,
so that he may warn them,
lest they too come to this place of torment.’
But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets.
Let them listen to them.’
He said, ‘Oh no, father Abraham,
but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’
Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets,
neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.'”

Ave Maria!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!

Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Please give us the grace to respond with joy!

+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

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