"Watching the stock market these days can drive you crazy. I suppose that's always true, but especially now when the market is so depressed and volatile. And if you have any investments, and you're counting on those investments for support in your golden years, it can be really unsettling.
"Predicting the future of the market is difficult, even for professionals. And for those of us who are not professionals, the events that affect the market are absolutely inscrutable. .
"Now I'm certainly not about to argue against saving and investing, even in the stock market. A wise person spends carefully, avoids unmanageable debts, saves prudently, and plans wisely for the future. And the stock market is a tried-and-true strategy for financial planning. But my point here is that we should try to avoid getting overly anxious or even depressed about material possessions. Jesus taught that too."
In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the best and most secure way for us to prepare for the future being to invest in Jesus.
To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit:
The Imitation of Christ: Plan For The Future: Invest In Jesus (17 NOV 22)
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