The Rich Young Man: What Are You Unwilling to Give God?

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The rich young man asked Jesus one of the most important questions any human being can ask: “What good must I do to possess everlasting life?” He had lived morally, practiced his religion, and kept the commandments—yet something was still missing. Christ invited him beyond simply doing things for God into total surrender: “Come, follow Me.” But the young man went away sorrowful because he had many possessions. This Gospel is not a condemnation of wealth or material goods. God created the world good, and homes, property, income, talents, and resources can all be gifts of Divine Providence. The danger comes when our possessions begin to possess us. Christian detachment means having nothing in our hearts competing with God. Whether rich or poor, every Christian must learn to hold the things of this world with open hands. This homily offers three practical ways to grow in that freedom: • Remember that we are stewards before we are owners • Practice generosity through time, talent, and treasure • Examine what causes our deepest fears and anxieties As Christ tells His disciples: “For man it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” May God unclench our hands, simplify our hearts, and give us the freedom to say: “Everything I have is Yours.” 0:00 Martyr’s Walk — The Crucible 0:24 Opening Prayer 0:32 The Rich Young Man’s Greatest Question 0:50 Christ Calls Him to Something Deeper 1:07 Moral, Religious—and Still Missing Something 1:22 Sell What You Have and Follow Me 1:41 Is Christ Condemning Wealth? 2:13 When Possessions Possess Us 2:49 Every Christian Is Called to Detachment 3:20 What Christian Simplicity Really Means 3:50 Does Christ Fully Possess My Heart? 3:58 St. Paul and the Grace of God 4:33 How to Cultivate Holy Detachment 4:40 We Are Stewards, Not Absolute Owners 5:02 Almsgiving Breaks Materialism’s Grip 5:17 What Occupies Your Heart? 5:35 Who Then Can Be Saved? 5:50 With God All Things Are Possible 5:57 Grace Frees Us From Earthly Attachments 6:04 Preparing to Receive the Eucharist 6:20 “Everything I Have Is Yours” 6:56 Sensus Fidelium App For more please visit https://www.youtube.com/@st.johnchrysostombyzantine2197 & say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #Catholic #CatholicFaith #CatholicHomily #JesusChrist #RichYoungMan #ChristianDetachment #CatholicSpirituality #EternalLife #Christianity #FollowJesus #Stewardship #Almsgiving #CatholicTeaching #HolyEucharist #SensusFidelium

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• Money & Stewardship