Fr Paul notes that St Ignatius found the “pearl of great price” Jesus describes in today’s gospel while convalescing from the leg wound he received during the battle of Pamplona. Like the merchant, Ignatius gave all that he had that he might obtain it. What will we do when we find our “pearl of great price?”
As Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the commandments in his hands, he did not know that the skin of his face had become radiant while he conversed with the LORD.
EX 34:29-35
“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.”
MT 13:44-46