The parable in today’s gospel is typically known as the parable of the rich fool, a man who figured that a bountiful harvest would bring him contentment, only to realize that his plans would be thwarted by something beyond his control, death.
The question for us is this: where does our contentment rest? Is it in God and doing his will? While we should like to answer with a definite yes, there are moments in our lives in which we may be more swayed by money, power, or the admiration of others. But these are not satisfying. Experience shows us that we’ll always want just a little more.
We’re creatures of need, creatures of hunger. And deep inside, we have a hunger that can’t be satiated by anything or anyone but God. “Our hearts are restless until they rest in you,” says St. Augustine.
Let us strive then, to make God our sure hope and resting place in every aspect of our lives.