Fr. Rob reflects on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, a gospel that speaks with two voices depending on where we are in life. On one hand, it’s a cautionary tale reminding us that the blessings we’ve been given are not ours to hoard — we are called to share. On the other hand, it’s a message of comfort, assuring us that in Christ, suffering and struggle are never the end of the story. Drawing on the beauty of the funeral liturgy’s Song of Farewell, Fr. Rob reminds us that in God’s love, burdens are lifted and eternal peace awaits.
