At one time this prayer was particularly dear to Christian families, and it certainly brought them closer together. It is important not to lose this precious inheritance. We need to return to the practice of family prayer and prayer for families.
"The parable of the rich man and Lazarus must always be present in our memory; it must form our conscience. Christ demands openness to our brothers and sisters in need." - Pope St. John Paul II
One cannot be devoted to both heavenly and worldly wealth. God must be put ahead of money.
Yes, there is not a single day in which we do not fail God in one way or another. And God forgives every time we turn to him and implore his mercy. Even our whole life-time won’t suffice to understand how great God’s mercy [is].
To make the right choices requires ‘wisdom,’ the light that comes from God, because the reading says that following one’s impulses and insights, man does not get to find out what is good. He is not able to know the will of the Lord because his reasonings are uncertain.