The readings at Mass for this weekend really give us something to think! Hopefully all the readings do that whenever they are proclaimed. The words of these readings ask us to think about love and holiness. The first reading is from
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18. The Lord is speaking to Moses and He said to him, "Speak to the whole Israelite community and tell them: Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy." In conclusion, the Lord goes on to say, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." Right there, God is telling us to be holy and to love our neighbor. Jesus reinforces that in the gospel, Matthew 5:38-48. He says, "You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Our Lord also concludes by saying, "So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." Again, living the ways of love and holiness. Let us listen to these words this weekend, take them to heart, and put them into practice. Our Lord has given us an example, but he also lived that example. He invites us to do the same. Have a blessed weekend!!!
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