Matthew’s Gospel this week highlights what seem to be an unattainable ideal. What Jesus asks of his followers requires an extraordinary interior conversion of heart. Mere external compliance seems impossible; only love as the basis for action could render possible the ethic proposed here by Jesus. Jesus’ teachings – how he deliberately pushes his hearers beyond mere observance of the Law to a way of following commandments that springs from a radical love of God and neighbor – is our focus.
Adults: When in your life have you been able to keep the spirit as well as the letter of God’s Law?
Children: When have you taken the first step to make up with someone?
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