Parable of the

hidden treasure & pearl

1st reading
Reminds us to ask and to ask well - Ask
and it will be given to you; seek and you will
find; knock and the door will be opened to
you. (Mat 7:7)

An understanding heart to judge your

people and to distinguish right from wrong
the Lord was pleased that Solomon
made this request
Watch carefully then how
you live, not as foolish
persons but as wise, making
the most of the opportunity,
because the days are evil.
Therefore, do not continue
in ignorance, but try to
discover what pleases the
Lord. (Eph 5:15-17)
The net - need to sort things
The net collects all sorts of things

Worthwhile vs worthless (useless)

Pope Paul VI reminded us that the Gospel

must affect and upset mankinds criteria of
judgment, determining values, points of interest,
lines of thought, sources of inspiration and models
of life, which are in contrast with the Word of God
and the plan of salvation(Evangelii nuntiandi,
#19).
 The treasure of the Word of God

(Jer 29:11-13)
 A man who had the Word
as his treasure

I do not fear for I hold on to His written

word. This is my staff, this is my courage, this is
to me a calm harbor. Even if the world be
troubled, I hold that written word; I look up to
those words, they are a wall of strength to me.
What are they? I am with you always until the
consummation of the world. Christ is with me,
what shall I fear? If waves are raging against
me, and the fountains of the deep and the
passions of princes, all these things are more
insignificant than a cobweb.
St John Chrysostom
The precious pearl
Margarita in Greek
Born from irritation!
 For where your treasure is, there also
will your heart be (Luke 12:34)

"Then every scribe who has been

instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like
the head of a household who brings from
his storeroom both the new and the old.
(Mat 13:52)
 Reflection
1. Read the first reading. What are we
asking for?

2. Check your nets what is

worthwhile and what is worthless?

3. What is the treasure / pearl for you?