6th Sunday - A
Matthew 5: 17-37
Who, not What
Jesus says, "I have come not to abolish but to fulfill" the law or the prophets. In fact, Jesus is the fulfillment of God's plan.
The law and the prophets prepared for Jesus' coming. They are not an entity in themselves.
The disciples of Jesus are invited not to settle for the observation of some rules and regulations, no matter how good they are. We are called to follow Him.
"Jesus does not tell his disciples that they must live the perfection of the Law, but he shows them such a life-style. Jesus is the embodiment of the perfection of the Law." [1]
Jesus is the fullness of God's revelation. He is God's love. He is our model. We are called to become like him as sons and daughters of God.
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[1] Francis J. Moloney. The Gospel of the Lord: Reflections on the Gospel Readings - Year A. Homebush, Australia: St. Paul Publications, 1992; p. 140.
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father's only Son, full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
This blog intends to provide readers an opportunity to be nourished by the Word of God. It invites readers to read, reflect and pray the Gospel passage that they will hear during the upcoming Sunday's Liturgy. With the commentaries provided, readers have the possibility of studying and meditating on the Word. Finally, readers are invited to share their reflections, thus creating an on-line lectio divina/faith sharing group, and so sustaining each other in the faith and the love for God's Word.
About Me
- Fr. Dominic Danh Tran, SDB
- I am a Salesian of Don Bosco
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