Gospel text (Mathew 19,16-22): A young man approached him
and asked, «Master, what good work must I do to receive eternal life?». Jesus
answered, «Why do you ask me about what is good? Only one is Good. If you want
to enter eternal life, keep the commandments». The young man said, «Which
commandments?». Jesus replied, «Do not kill, do not commit adultery, do not
steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother, and love your
neighbor as yourself». The young man said to him, «I have kept all these
commandments, what is still lacking?». Jesus answered, «If you wish to be
perfect, go and sell all that you possess and give the money to the poor and
you will become the owner of a treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow
me». On hearing this answer, the young man went away sad for he was a man of
great wealth.
