Pastor's Corner: How do I find the Kingdom of God

The readings for this coming Sunday, July 30, are as follows: First reading 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12. Second reading Romans 8:28-30 and the Gospel is Matthew 13:44-52.

In the reading from 1 Kings, God says to Solomon (in a dream), "Ask something of me and I will give it to you." Solomon, with genuine humility asks for an "understanding heart" so he might better serve God's chosen people. This pleases God greatly and he grants Solomon the gift of Wisdom. God chose to work through Solomon, but history shows that Solomon was not always worthy of this great gift.

In the Reading from Romans, the Apostle P...