Practice and Teach the Law

 

Matthew 5: 17-19

The Fulfillment of the Law

¹⁷ “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. ¹⁸ For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. ¹⁹ Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

 This short passage reminds us that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law of the Old Testament, but to fulfill it, and that fulfillment is accomplished through love...of God and of neighbor. Indeed, he laid down his life to show us the way we should love: totally and unconditionally, as we see when we look at and meditate on the Cross. During Lent we are trying to integrate that Love Law more completely into our lives, both to live it and teach it by word and example. Let us renew our efforts today, strengthened by the example of Jesus.

Bro. Rene

Lord God, in your great mercy you sent your Son to pour out himself for our sins. By his blood, he paid the price that we are unable to pay. May we always give thanks for so great a gift of love and may we in turn show your love and mercy to our neighbors. Give us the gift of your healing forgiveness to soften our hearts to be able to love as you do. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

  Rev. Tim Mouton, C.S.C.