Readings: Leviticus 19:1-3; 11-18 Psalm 19 Matthew 25: 31-46
Psalm Response: Your words O Lord are spirit and truth.
In the writings of the Hebrew Scriptures, (Old Testament) ever in the author's mind and heart was the Law. In a metaphor, the commands and tenets of Judaism were "Carved in Stone", not to be compromised or lessened.
The verses from today's reading's outline the norm we each expect from our contemporaries, plain common sense. The whole Law is encompassed in the last verses; "You shall love your neighbor as yourself".
The essentials of the Law are iterated in the Psalm's injunction to love the Law no matter how or in what words it is presented..
Finally, Matthew's story of the final judgement should give us all pause to reflect on our own attitude toward all people. If we put the face of Christ on each of the examples cited bu Christ, who, among us, could refuse the poor, the lame, those uncared for.
WE ARE OUR BROTHER'S KEEPER!
In doing any act of Charity, we show our love of christ more plainly than words of praise , sascrifices and offerings to God!
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