Readings: Wisdom 7:7-11; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30
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Our family has been in the business of selling automobiles for over 66 years.  And as such we have many stories about the people who come in to buy cars.

One particular evening a man had been negotiating with the salesman for several hours and it was well past closing.  Mike went into the salesman’s office, introduced himself as the owner and the customer said, “I don’t think you really want to sell this car; the price is too high.”  Mike produced the factory invoice stating the exact amount he paid for the car from the manufacturer.  Mike then asked the customer, “How much of a profit do you think I should make?” The customer replied, “Nothing!  Get it from the next guy.”  Whereas Mike replied, “You are the next guy.”  The reason we share this story with you is not to sell cars but to emphasize the message of today’s Gospel......Read more here