09/09/2021

St Paul teaches today what we should strive for everyday. Jesus in the Gospel instructs us that total unselfishness should be the aim of every Christian. The right choices from both readings cannot be ignored. "I believe" is not enough. In our world we have the opportunity for  right action. "Put on Love" "turn the other cheek".

Loving my children and my family is not enough. Sinners do that. I must love my enemies . I have often thought that I do not have any enemies. I cannot think of anyone whom I totally dislike to the point of hatred. And then I remember the rages I have all too often succumbed to without any control and am faced with the self accusation that such behaviour warrants

Our forgiveness of others is what is going be the standard Jesus judges us by; that is scary; God is indeed merciful and compassionate even to death on the Cross. He also needs our cooperation. How can mercy be bestowed on those who deny the Lord and his teaching.? The vastness of the Love of Father, Son and Holy Spirit is beyond comprehension; there is an infinity of mercy  more than enough to forgive all sinners to keep Hell empty.

  Dear Lord help me to be Christian in all my thoughts words and deeds and let your mother and all your saints continue to plead on my behalf.