The first reading says that life is fleeting, therefore, human toil is “vanity.” Labor and achievements pursued without an eternal perspective are futile. Worldly accomplishments, while necessary, cannot satisfy the soul’s deepest longing. Hence, we need to seek meaning beyond the temporary, directing our focus toward God’s eternal purposes. The second reading calls us to “set our minds on things above.” St. Paul exhorts believers to put to death earthly desires such as greed and idolatry, which lead to spiritual emptiness. The Parable of the Rich Fool warns against storing earthly wealth while neglecting spiritual riches. The rich man’s mistake was not his prosperity but his failure to consider God’s kingdom. Jesus challenges us to live as stewards, using our resources to serve God and others. Let us realign our priorities, valuing eternal treasures over fleeting gains. True fulfillment comes when we surrender earthly pursuits for a heavenly purpose, living in the fullness of God’s grace.

PRAYER: Abba Father, align our hearts with your eternal purpose. Amen.