Fulfilling the Old

In the Book of Revelation we read:  "Behold, I make all things new."  (.Rev 21:5 ) In today's gospel, Jesus declares that he has not come to abolish the  Law or the prophets, but to fulfill them. (Mt 5:17). The "newness" is his broader view of the overshadowing power of the Father's love.  Yes, there must be order, and rules to maintain that order, but they must be observed int he context of his great love.  We are living through examples of this now, one of which being the suspension of the obligation to attend weekly Mass. As we look for the common good, and the necessity to limit gatherings of people, the law of love takes over and the obligation is suspended.We tend to be harder on ourselves than God is.  May we pray for God-like hearts that help us better understand the law of love.
Bro. Rene