Today we continue our reflection
on Jesus’famous Sermon on the Mount. We
heard a very long Gospel passage today which may seem to be complex and filled
with prohibitions. It is far too easy to “tune out” to such a Gospel
text, rather than trying to understand its rich meaning. The Gospel
begins with Jesus telling us: "Do
not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not
to abolish but to fulfill." The law remains and will always remain
because it comes from our unchanging God. Jesus intends to tell us and to
teach us the ideals of the new kingdom on earth that are ushered in with his
appearance. His whole intention is to bring people beyond the legalism of
the Scribes and the Pharisees and those who would see the law as something negative
or an outward show of rules and regulations. Jesus’ purpose is to go beyond
legalism and help us to internalize in our hearts, the spirit of the law.
Jesus teaches that minimal obedience is far beneath the dignity of those who
love God and neighbor. To strive for less than perfect love is to strive
for too far little.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Meals will be offered after all
three Masses on the weekend of February 25/26 consisting of pancakes with maple
and corn syrup, sausages, fruit cup, tea, coffee and juice.
Tickets are: $6.00 for adults and
$3.00 for children under age 12. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses on
the weekends, from the office during the week and on the days of the event at
the door.
I hope to see you all here at the
Annual Pancake Breakfast!!
I wish you all a good week.
Fr. Phil 