Gospel
Matthew 5:38-42
Offer the wicked man no resistance
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have learnt how it was said: Eye for eye and tooth for tooth. But I say this to you: offer the wicked man no resistance. On the contrary, if anyone hits you on the right cheek, offer him the other as well; if a man takes you to law and would have your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone orders you to go one mile, go two miles with him. Give to anyone who asks, and if anyone wants to borrow, do not turn away.’
Reflection
When I read this reading I always remember how Mahatma Gandhi was running to board the train. He drop his slipper and decided to release the other one. How many of us would actually do that. Well that is what Christ want us to do. Turn the other cheek.
Let us pray
Lord Jesus it is easier to fight fire with fire but your message is very clear and turn the other cheek. May the Holy Spirit give us the strength to walk away and turn the other cheek.
Amen
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