Sirach 15: 15-20
Psalm 119: 1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34
1 Corinthians 2: 6-10
Matthew 5:17-37
The Gospel this week continues the 'Sermon on the Mount' discourse from the previous two weeks (Beatitudes, Salt and Light), and it could be viewed as practical applications of the beatitudes. Situated on a high place, like Moses delivering the 10 Commandments received from God, Jesus is positioned firmly in line with the lawgivers and prophets of Judaism. Yet he isn't simply repeating the well-known laws and rules, but challenging his disciples -and us- to a deeper way of living. "I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. You have heard that it was said to your ancestors... but I say to you..."
In essence, Jesus asks us to examine what's in our hearts. Sure, you might be obeying a law, fulfilling an obligation, but if your heart's not in it.... what's the use?
- Look back at the Beatitudes (4th Sunday of Ordinary Time) and read through today's Gospel again... what connections can you make between them?
- How does the law of love offered by Jesus, transform us and challenge us?
The Adult Catechumenate is not meeting this Sunday (last Sunday off until Pentecost!!!).
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