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Jesus offers the commandments to love God and neighbor as the foundation for the law and the prophets. Our task requires us to understand how we put this commandment into practice amidst the challenges of modern life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the themes that we see in the readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 30:10-14
The Lord enjoins the people to keep the commandments and statutes set before them. These commands are not mysterious; rather, they are in their mouths and hearts…they only need to carry them out. Psalm – 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36-37 (Option #1)
“Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.” The Lord hears the poor and afflicted who call upon God’s mercy. Psalm – 19:8-11 (Option #2)
“Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.” The law of the Lord is perfect, giving wisdom and joy. 2nd Read – Colossians 1:15-20
Christ is the image of the invisible God, the head of the body, the church. All things have been reconciled in Jesus, who makes peace through the blood of his cross. Gospel – Luke 10:25-37
Jesus affirms the teaching of loving God and neighbor. When asked, “Who is my neighbor?” the Lord responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan. Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus cites two passages of the Old Testament to teach what are the Great Commandments of loving God and Neighbor. As we put this love into practice, we will be drawn into an ever-increasing dynamic of communion, forgiveness and service.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the key themes in the readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 6:2-6
The first part of the reading reminds the people of Israel to follow the precepts of the Lord as they enter into the promised land. The second part forms part of Jewish daily prayer: “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone!” In this second part the love of God (heart, soul and strength) is understood as a total commitment of one’s entire being…all for the Lord. Psalm – 18:2-4,47,51
“I love you, Lord, my strength.” We acknowledge God’s might and praise his glory. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 7:23-28
This passage contrasts the Levitical priesthood with that of Jesus. The priesthood of Christ is eternal, sinless, always able to save, and his once-for-all sacrifice cleanses us from our sins. Gospel – Mark 12:28b-34
When asked which is the first of the commandments, Jesus quotes Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18. Thus, loving God and loving neighbor are essential for Christian disciples, woven together in our daily words and actions. Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year
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Jesus offers a simple and direct teaching about the greatest commandments, loving God and neighbor. Our task? Putting them into practice!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Jesus teaches the two greatest commandments and offers us a powerfully practical way to evaluate our lives as we offer them for the Lord. Let us love one another as God loves us!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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The Great Commandment to love God and love one another offers a reminder that while our words signal our behavior, our actions reveal our hearts.
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year
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Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com The great commandment to love God and neighbor is a crucial component to follow Jesus Christ. Our task: to demonstrate daily in thought, word and deed that we are putting it into practice.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Jesus teaches in Mark’s Gospel that the greatest commandments are about loving God and one another. In these current times with COVID-19 we have incredible opportunities to put these two commandments into practice.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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The commandment to love challenges us to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. May we look to the example of the saints to love – event when it’s hard – as we draw near to the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – 7th Sunday of the Year
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