Daily Thought: After reading
today’s Gospel (Matthew 5:17-19) one might ask the question, “What law is Jesus
speaking about?” At first glance we might be tempted to say that Jesus was
about abolishing the law rather than fulfilling it. His life and ministry often
seemed to challenge Jewish law rather than support it or fulfill it.
However, we might journey back to a
conversation Jesus had with a scribe not too long ago (Mark 12:28-34 June 4th),
the scribe asked Jesus, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus’
responds was to love God and to love your neighbor as yourself, these are the
two great commandments. Now if we think of this conversation in light of
today’s Gospel then we might begin have a real understanding of what law Jesus
is talking about.
All of law flows from these two great
commandments, love of God and neighbor. Jesus’ life was about fulfilling these
commandments, his life, his actions, his teaching and his ministry all centered
on living a life in love of God and others. All that Jesus said and did was to
bring fulfillment to the great law of love.
Jesus showed us the way to fulfill the
law, to change the world. Thus, the challenge for us in today’s Gospel is about
how we live our life. Do we live our life in order to help bring fulfillment to
the law of love? Do we live life loving God, others and ourselves?
Have a great day everyone!
Daily Prayer: Loving God, May the Cross of Our Lord Jesus
Christ, be our touchstone, be our comfort, be our answer to all the dark
questions. May the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, be the light of all nights,
the sign that you have chosen us, the mysterious and sure sign that we are
yours for all eternity. Amen!
A Runner’s Thoughts: As we run today
let’s imagine that God is at our side, running along with us. Imagine how God
would look with kindness into the faces of all whom the two of us would meet as
we run. Imagine how God would find good in everyone we encounter. Thus, as we
run today, let us look for good in everyone. Let us look for good within ourselves. (Adapted
from Roger Joslin – Running the Spiritual Path)
Daily Blessing: Wednesday
greetings and blessings to al! I am as happy as a camel on Wednesday! Yes, my
friends, it’s Hump Day! I hope everyone’s day has started off well. The sun is
out here in Pelham, and while they say it will be hot and humid today I have to
say all is well at this moment at least in this little part of the world.
Friends, I pray that you have a great
day! Many blessings upon all that you do, upon everyone you meet and upon all
whom you love! Most importantly blessing upon you and the gift of love that you
are to this world! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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