The Arena Homily | A Vanishing Vapor - Parable of the Rich Fool - St. Luke 12 (Nov. 23, 2025)
Dec 1, 2025
Fr. Josiah explores the significance of the Feast of the Entrance, highlighting Mary as the living temple. He emphasizes the need for detachment from material wealth, contrasting the rich man's selfishness with the value of spiritual riches. Practical advice on estate planning and charitable giving is interwoven with reflections on life's brevity and the importance of repentance. The discussion culminates with a critique of self-indulgence and a call to prioritize forgiveness and gratitude, offering insights into cultivating enduring virtues.
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Holiness As A Living Temple
- The Entrance of the Mother of God shows holiness as a living, enduring temple surpassing the visible, transient sanctuary.
- St. Neophytos teaches Mary's early dedication models sanctification and calls believers to pursue purity and transformation.
Detachment Is Foundational
- Attachment to possessions prevents spiritual progress and is placed early in ascetic tradition as a primary obstacle.
- Detachment (step three in the Ladder) is essential along with repentance and exile for genuine sanctification.
Settle Inheritances Before Death
- Arrange inheritances and estate matters clearly while alive to prevent familial greed and conflict.
- Give assets to church or charities proactively to spare heirs temptation and uncertainty.
