Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Luke 16:19-31

For much of September, I believe so many of our hearts have been heavy. There has been so much violence, so much loss. It seems as if nearly every day we have been reminded of how fragile life is, how quickly peace can be broken, and how much suffering surrounds us. 

In Sunday's gospel, Jesus tells the Pharisees the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. He exposes their attachment to wealth, and He warns them about the state of their hearts. Onc...