True Riches

Rebroadcast of the long-running radio program, "The Ave Maria Hour," a presentation of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. www.AtonementFriars.org

This week’s episode illustrates the admonition in Matthew 6:19: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume."

A man believes his material wealth, which affords him power and influence over others, is the epitome of success. However, when faced with the loss of his money and status and in mortal danger, the man comes to realize that his pursuit of worldly treasures has come at a cost to his spiritual life.