The
Newness in Christ’s Message…
We are invited to go to our own Galilee and
there we shall meet the Risen Lord. Galilee is all where it all started. There
he began his ministry - proclaiming the good news to the poor; in the Mount, he
gave us the new Commands; there he performed his miracles of healing and restoring
life; there he called his co-workers whom he called disciples and apostles. And
his message is:
"You have heard that it was said, 'An
eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, offer no resistance
to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on (your) right cheek, turn the
other one to him as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your
tunic, hand him your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for
one mile, go with him for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do
not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. (Matthew 5: 38-42)
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No resistance to one who is
evil…
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Turning the other cheek…
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Handing over your cloak, as
well…
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Going the extra mile…
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Not turning of one’s back from
the needy…
Are
these the values we live by…?
In
these deeds, we shall meet and recognize the Risen Lord!
Fr.
Jun Mercado, OMI
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