"Foolish is the person who follows the pleasures of this world, because these are always fleeting and bring much pain. The only true pleasure is that which comes to us through faith.? St. Pier Giorgio Frasati

The Old Testament speaks of two paths: the way of the wicked and the way of the just. Jesus speaks of the wide road and the narrow road: the first leads to destruction, the second to eternal life. The pleasures of this world of the flesh and of the vices are fleeting, leading to various addictions. These addictions lead to eternal destruction. The pleasures of the narrow road come from a relationship with One who alone can satisfy us, God. In the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, Jesus tells us that the rich man enjoyed the pleasures of this world while neglecting the needs of Lazarus. On the other hand, Lazarus trusted in the Lord to provide for him. The life of one ends in eternal torments. The life of the other ends in eternal happiness and peace. The two roads lie ahead of us. Which will we choose?