JESUS' VIEW OF MARRIAGE Matthew 19:1-12 Divorce was common among the Jews of that decadent age, being justified by Deuteronomy 24:1. Concerning this it should be remembered that this legislation, though in advance of the standards of its age, was a distinct concession to the state of morality whic... [ Continue Reading ]
HOW TO ENTER THE KINGDOM Matthew 19:13-22 Youth, with all its fervor and impetuosity, is very beautiful in itself and very dear to Christ. Here youth was combined with station, wealth, and noble character. It is not necessary that _all_ should sell their goods, and distribute the proceeds. It is a... [ Continue Reading ]
RICHES IN THE KINGDOM Matthew 19:23-30 Money is not an unmixed good. It brings in its train many temptations. It is easier to bear poverty than wealth-easier to be a saint when life is hard than when prosperity lavishes her gifts. When the Pope was showing St. Francis of Assisi the treasures of t... [ Continue Reading ]