Friday – 11th Week in Ordinary Time

Gospel – Matthew 6:19-23

Hidden Treasure

Along the Jordan River

Many years ago on a Christmas morning, I sent Ginger on a treasure hunt for her present.  She scurried from room to room deciphering clues as she went along until she ended up right back where she started – in front of the Christmas tree – where she found her treasure – a gold necklace.  And me?  I just sat back and watched the madness unfold!  Yeah, I know, a bit corny, but it was fun. 

But even back then all those years ago, I knew the real treasure wasn’t any gold trinket or Christmas present.  The real treasure was (IS) Ginger; it’s our loving relationship.  That is where my heart is!  And it still is!

We all have something we truly treasure!  Maybe it’s that first car, that favorite toy from our childhood, our best friend, that once in a lifetime memory or the love of our life.  Whatever and whoever it is, we do eventually realize that they are only earthly treasures.  And as wonderful and fulfilling as they are, they are no match for the heavenly treasure that awaits us in the Kingdom of God.

Jesus reminds us today not to be so distracted by our earthly treasures that we lose sight of the eternal one – our relationship with the Father.  So focus on that treasure – our love for God and His love for us – and the rest will take care of itself!

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  1. Kim KucharskiJune 19, 2026 at 10:14 PM

    What a beautiful picture of the two of you!

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