What is Greed or Ego keeping you from seeing?
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In this homily, we are called to reflect on the Gospel of Luke where Jesus responds to a man seeking an inheritance dispute, warning against greed and the illusion of security in possessions. Through the parable of the rich fool, Fr Glenn emphasizes how excessive attachment to wealth blinds us to what truly matters—our relationships, self-knowledge, and our calling from God.
We are also called to reflect on how greed isolates: the rich man in the parable speaks only to himself, trapped in the “unholy trinity” of I, me, and myself. Greed blinds us to people, turning others into statistics and relationships into obstacles. He shares a story of a thief who saw only the gold, not the surrounding police— “Greed makes us blind.” Fr Glenn also highlights how ego, our false self, disconnects us from God and others. True wealth lies in our capacity to love, share, and be present to one another.
In addition, Fr Glenn reassures us that earning a living is good, but when wealth becomes our master, we lose sight of our higher calling. As Catholics, we’re reminded we are not fools—we are disciples striving to follow Jesus, trusting in God’s mercy and love, which is always freely given.
- Sunday Homily by Fr. Glenn De Cruz, C.Ss.R. (5 August 2025)
United States
