Today, the Church celebrates the liturgical Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (9 March 1568 to 21 June 1591), an Italian aristocrat who joined the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). While still a student at the Roman College, he died as a result of caring for victims of a serious epidemic.
The self-giving love demonstrated by Saint Aloysius is a concrete example of Jesus advice, given in today's gospel passage: Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth ... but store up treasures in heaven (Mt 6:19-20).
Today, let us ask Saint Aloysius to intercede on our behalf so that we may continue to possess the conviction of our faith. Enlightened by this faith, may he teach us how to store up heavenly treasures by seeking not to amass tangible wealth but rather the wealth that comes from knowing and loving our brothers and sisters as Jesus loves us.
Have a great day.
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