The parish priest of the Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish, Rev. Fr. Marcel Ajoket, who also serves as the Director of Soroti Catholic diocese Social Communications(SSOCCOM) has called on Christians to prioritize spiritual growth over the pursuit of material possessions.
In his homily, Fr. Ajoket delivered a message that centered on the futility of earthly possessions and the eternal value of heavenly treasures.
He reminded Christians that all human life is temporary and that material wealth, though necessary for daily living, has no lasting significance beyond death.
“Why would you fight with other people because of earthly things, knowing that we shall die?” Fr. Ajoket asked the congregation, emphasizing the reality of human mortality. “You will die and we forget about you, then why do you work so hard for earthly things and not for God’s kingdom?”
The priest further explained that while material possessions are not inherently bad, they should never become an obsession or a cause of conflict among people.
“All these earthly things are good, but they will not take us anywhere, neither do we go with them when we die,” he said.
Fr. Ajoket urged Christians to use the resources God has entrusted to them for the advancement of His kingdom.
“ Let us use what God has given us to serve Him and support His work,” he noted. He encouraged believers to see their wealth, talents, and time as opportunities to glorify God and help others rather than hoard them for selfish purposes.
He warned against the dangers of greed, describing it as a destructive force that pushes individuals to harm others in their quest for possessions.
“When you allow greed to control you, you will always want all the good things alone and that will force you to do bad things to others in order to get property or something good for yourself,” he cautioned.
Fr. Ajoket observed that society today faces numerous conflicts and divisions, many of which stem from the insatiable desire for material gain.
He urged Christians to break free from this cycle and embrace generosity, humility and a spirit of sharing.
He appealed to the faithful to keep their eyes fixed on heavenly wealth, which he described as eternal and incorruptible.
“The wealth of heaven will always stay forever. Earthly riches fade away but the treasures stored in heaven are everlasting,” he explained.
He stressed that human life is short and fragile and therefore, it should not be wasted on selfish pursuits.
“The life we have is for the meantime and the body we are proud of is only useful when we are alive,” he said.
Fr. Ajoket concluded his message by encouraging the congregation to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, acts of charity and faithfulness in their daily lives.
He reiterated that the ultimate goal of every Christian should be to live a life that pleases God and prepares them for eternal happiness in heaven.
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