A reading from the holy Gospel according to St Luke

An official asked him this question, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 

Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments, 

‘You shall not commit adultery; you shall not kill; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; honor your father and your mother.’” And he replied, “All of these I have observed from my youth.” 

When Jesus heard this he said to him, “There is still one thing left for you: sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have a treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” But when he heard this he became quite sad, 

for he was very rich.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.