Reflection for July 2, 2017

"Therefore because you trample on the poor and take from them levies of grain, you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not live in them;
you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink their wine."(Amos 5:11)

When I lived in South Jersey, there were times when I went into the city of Camden.  Camden is one of the poorest cities in America.  There was a time when it was a manufacturing place with plenty of jobs and some very lovely homes in them.  The same is true in Trenton when I drive to the Cathedral I can see what once were lovely homes.

I do not blame the people that have to live there now, but what happens when we begin to neglect the less fortunate among us.  When we relax in our own comfort while just around the corner the exact opposite is happening.

The prophet Amos warned the people that living in the lap of luxury was not guaranteed to last forever, especially when we ignore the less fortunate in our midst.

Blessings,
Ed