Commentary on the Gospel of
True Treasure
In the context of today’s first reading, where Peter and John heal a paralytic, this anecdote is revealing: Thomas Aquinas once called on Pope Innocent II when the latter was counting out a large sum of money. “You see, Thomas,” said the Pope, “the church can no longer say, ‘Silver and gold have I none.’” “True, holy father,” was the reply; “neither can she now say, ‘Rise and walk.’” (F. F. Bruce, The Book of Acts, pp. 77-78)
“What is the true treasure of the Church?” is a wrong question. The sole treasure of the Church is not a “what” but a “who”: Jesus Christ. The disciples who walked to Emmaus realized it. We too must, before it gets too late and awfully dark.
