The Pearl of Great Price

"I serve you in the midst of the people whom you have chosen.  Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to distinguish right from wrong"

"Wonderful are your decrees; therefore I observe them.  The revelation of your words sheds light, giving understanding to the simple."

"All things work for good for those who love God."

"The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for find pearls.  When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it."

(17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)