Called to Examine Our Wealth

Today’s Reflection

The gospel demands that we examine our wealth. We will probably not come to perfect conclusions, and I encourage readers to hold their views tentatively and ask how wealth affects their connection to God, to their neighbors, and to themselves.

—Elizabeth Mae Magill, When Did We See You? A Lenten Exploration of Poverty and Wealth(Upper Room Books, 2026)

Today’s Question

How does your wealth affect your connection to God, your neighbors, and yourself? How can you use your money to better your relationship with one or more of those listed?

Today’s Scripture

“But woe to you who are rich,for you have received your consolation.“Woe to you who are full now,for you will be hungry.“Woe to you who are laughing now,for you will mourn and weep.

—Luke 6:24–25 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

God, as I fast this Lent, teach me to see you in the faces of the least of these. Draw close to me so I will give generously to the poor, stranger, sick, and imprisoned. Amen.