Having only a few dollars, he was embarrassed to bid, but he offered all that he had. Since no one cared to bid against him, he got the painting. God freely offers us His entire estate. Lent is a time to look at the picture of Jesus that God holds before us. Society in general defines greatness in terms of the influence one has over others, the position one holds, and the amount of money one makes.
Scripture defines greatness differently.
It is determined by the quality of one's service, with love, to others. To the left are four cherished portraits of Franciscans who gave their lives in service, with love, to others. They are priceless. Some people die before we ever hear about them. Their life story speaks profoundly, not so much by words, but by example.