Jesus tells his disciples he has come not to abolish the law but to fulfill it! By that he means, it is no longer enough that we don’t kill each other – now we must avoid anger; it is no longer sufficient to avoid adultery – we must now look with respect on everyone; we must not swear falsely; and our speech must be honest and true. Jesus is redefining evil and setting a higher standard for what is good. Saint Paul tells us that we cannot possibly imagine what God has prepared for us in the kingdom of heaven, but to reach that reward we must love God. And to truly love God, we must love each other. A song once said: What the world needs now is love, not just for some but for everyone… in our divided world, is there enough love left for everyone?
This week's readings:
Gospel – Matthew 5: 17-37
1st Reading – Sirach 15: 15-20
Psalm 119
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10
