Gospel
John 15:12-17
What I command you is to love one another
Jesus said to his disciples:
‘This is my commandment:
love one another,
as I have loved you.
A man can have no greater love
than to lay down his life for his friends.
You are my friends,
if you do what I command you.
I shall not call you servants any more,
because a servant does not know
his master’s business;
I call you friends,
because I have made known to you
everything I have learnt from my Father.
You did not choose me:
no, I chose you;
and I commissioned you
to go out and to bear fruit,
fruit that will last;
and then the Father will give you
anything you ask him in my name.
What I command you is to love one another.’
Reflection
I was trying to find out what Jesus meant love your neighbour and I came upon this.
Live generously towards the poor and alien (Lev. 19:9–10).Do not steal from anyone (Lev. 19:11).Do not be deceptive in dealings with people (Lev. 19:11).Do not swear in God’s name (Lev. 19:12).Do not oppress, rob, or exploit the poor by paying unfair wages (Lev. 19:13).Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind (Lev. 19:14)
Do not be partial to the poor or show favor to the great but judge honestly (Lev. 19:15).Do not commit financial fraud. (Lev. 19:16).Do not hate your brother (Lev. 19:17).Do not seek revenge or hold a grudge but extend forgiveness (Lev. 19:18).Are you able to do the same?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus you have shared with us love God and love your neighbour. May the world be filled with love so that we can have peace in our home and the world.
Amen
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