[Tax-chick]

The only way to achieve true justice is to change people's hearts first - and then they will joyfully share their wealth.

It's no surprise that the Fathers knew this from the beginning.

As to Msgr. Pope's comments, in this case they fall rather flat for me. The fact that he doesn't have a spouse and children shows, imo. You can leave "things" behind, but not the people for whom you're responsible.

[Mercat]

I don’t think he’s saying we have to live on a mountain top and eat three lentils a day. But the things of this world we do have are not the primary focus. So I love Mr. Mercat and my children and grandchild but I love Jesus first.

[defconw]

I would have to agree that this is more geared toward those in religious life, as we here have responsibilities.

I can see that this could really be a commentary on the end of life however. After your kids are raised and your spouse is gone.