The first reading for this weekend and the Gospel, which are meant to be read in tandem, are very good examples of what I’ve called principles of spiritual physics. They lay out some ideas and relationships that are fundamental to the spiritual order—laws, if you will. And both readings have a good deal to say about riches.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 – Wisdom 7:7-11
Psalm – Psalm 90:12-17
Reading 2 – Hebrews 4:12-13
Gospel – Mark 10:17-30