GOSPEL OF THE DAY
From the Gospel according to Matthew
Mt 5:17-19
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.
I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.
Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away,
not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter
will pass from the law,
until all things have taken place.
Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments
and teaches others to do so
will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven.
But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments
will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.”
Sin introduces disorders in the heart of man, and God gives us minimal laws to act with righteousness. But it’s not just about external actions; the purity of intention is more important. That’s what Christ comes to show us: How to be pure in heart so we can see God in everything and everyone.
Applied to Married Life:
Inma: The children of God are distinguished by being considerate towards others. They mind their manners and avoid anything that might be unpleasant because they consider others important, worthy of much respect.
Manuel: I recognize that I need to improve in that aspect, and it’s true that being inconsiderate is a lack of charity. It shows a lack of consideration towards them.
Inma: Moreover, being considerate predisposes us to be charitable. Avoiding thinking ill or judging unfairly.
Manuel: Yes. And how important that predisposition is to avoid falling into worse disorders. Thank you, Inma, you’ve made me think.
Being faithful in little helps me to be faithful in much. Thank you, Mother, for teaching me to be considerate.