From the Gospel according to Matthew
13:44-46

Jesus said to his disciples:
“The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,
which a person finds and hides again,
and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant
searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.”

In Search of the Great Treasure

We are all tireless treasure hunters. The question is: What are we searching for? And why?

We’re constantly seeking what we believe will give us what we need to be happy. So we pour our energy, time, and heart into work, thinking that once we have all the money we think we need, we’ll finally be at peace. We pour ourselves into having our opinions respected, believing that’s how we’ll feel valued. We chase the pleasures of life—good food, travel, comfort—thinking that’s where happiness lies.

That’s how we used to live—chasing false treasures. But then we found the Great Treasure: the instructions for building a holy marriage in Christ. And that led us to begin building God’s Kingdom within our marriage. And then—everything else was given to us as well.

Seek that one treasure that gives you everything else in return!

Applied to Married Life:

María: Looking back, it’s amazing how much we’ve changed over the years.

Álvaro: Totally, love… It’s unbelievable to me.

María: We went through so much before finding this path. We followed so many false instructions, thinking they’d lead us to happiness. Today, we thank God so deeply for helping us “sell” everything that was keeping us from building real love: the need to defend our own opinions, the pursuit of our personal happiness, being demanding with each other, blaming one another… But what joy it is to sell all of that in exchange for what we have now!

Álvaro: Me too, María. And even though we still struggle at times because of our pride, we now clearly know which path to follow—and I’m not turning back, not a chance!

María: Me neither, Álvaro. Thank you, my love, for embracing this.

Álvaro: Thank you, sweetheart, for not settling and for believing. I love you.

María: And I love you!

Mother,

Help us not to be deceived by false treasures that impoverish us instead of enriching us.

We entrust ourselves to you and consecrate our marriage to you.

Praised be Jesus and Mary forever!