Almighty Father, creator of all that is good, open our eyes to see the value of your kingdom, that we would be willing to give up much to enter it and so receive much more, through Christ our redeemer, who opened the way for us and now continues to intercede before your throne in the Holy Spirit. Amen.
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.” – Matthew 13:45-46