How do you find security in your life? As I approach retirement, I’m feeling much less secure, financially. I didn’t plan things out too well. So many people I know have multiple investments in IRA’s, Portfolios, real estate and pensions, for those of us old enough to know all about pensions and how they are not so secure.
Today’s gospel all about a man searching for security in the things of this world. building larger and larger barns, filling each to capacity, thinking at some point, he can relax, enjoy life, eat, drink and be merry!! What a fool this man is. When he dies, all m the things he thought would bring him security died with him.
I’m slowly learning that security in retirement ultimately means being satisfied with what you have and accepting the limited number of choices one can make. Money may bring a degree of freedom and security, but the true security lies deep within our hearts, where Christ dwells. Surrender to Christ’s love and you will discover a security nothing or no one can take from you.
I am writing this in a world of chaos: a train station in the heart of Paris. Hundreds and hundreds of people winding around with all sorts of luggage in arms or trailing behind, people trying to find the right platform. I couldn’t even find the trains!!!
Truly… but I’m at peace in this cacophony of humanity, missing one train waiting four hours for the next. I must remind myself that I am a pilgrim, making a bit of progress as I journey to the Pyrenees.
Peace. Fr. Frank
Fr. Frank's Camino de Santiago 
I get what you are saying about retirement. As a retired schoolteacher- I have to limit choices- but I have the gift of time now to be with others and get involved in things I had no time for. You are doing what I will never get off my bucket list! I taught Spanish and always wanted to experience the Camino. Mil gracias for putting us in your pocket and taking us with you! God bless your journey!
Becky Lutkus
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Thank you Becky. I wish i had you in Spanish. Could I use it now! All is well but traveling can be a bit tiresome, especially when you book the wrong train!!!
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I echo what Becky wrote: thank you for putting us in your pocket and taking us with you.
Susan Freund
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When I feel in-secure about my finances, future, and whatnot, I like to think of St. Peter standing at those pearly gates asking about our lives. I don’t think he’ll ask, “Did you save well for your retirement? Did you have a healthy 401k? Did you follow all the rules and have a strong portfolio?”
If he does ask about investments, I think it will be along the lines of, “Did you invest in the wellbeing of others? Did you build them up and not knock them down? How closely did you live out God’s will for you?”
Sending you many blessings and prayers! I wish I were there too.
Buen camino!!
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Thank you Father Frank for putting those in true need at the forefront of your life and reminding of what truly is important. Praying for you in your early days in the Camino.
Claire G
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Thank you for your insight.
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Wednesday 23 October 2024
I made a donation on Give Central to Father Frank’s Camino 2024 to honor your birthday and the steps you are taking to support immigrants and asylum seekers. Prayers and thanks!
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