No doubt, the young man is living according to God’s law, doing good by following the commandments. He tells Jesus he wants to do more. Jesus raises the bar to perfection, to give away his earthly possessions and depend completely on God for all that he needs. The young man is not able to accept that challenge.
Sadly, I see myself in this young man. “Don’t ask me to do that,” I say. Then I look to you who makes all things possible. St. Pius X, pray for us.
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