Why Christ calls the rich ‘fool’Once there was a chronic gambler who said: “I would do anything to see the lotto winning numbers ahead of the draw. * * *The story may well parallel the parable of Christ in this Sunday gospel concerning the rich fool (Lk 12, 13-21). The rich lady saw one house that was exceptionally beautiful and asked who lived there. On earth I was rich and famous!”“I understand, but this is the best we can do for you,” explained St. Peter. St. Peter escorted her down a magnificent boulevard on which rows of mansions stood.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 29, 2016 14:09 UTC