Monday of the 11th week in Ordinary Time, Year C. 1Kings 21:1-16; Ps 98; Matthew 5:38-42.
Love transforms us
Jesus teaches us about turning the other cheek, non-violence, non-retaliation and generosity, even towards those who are evil. St. John Chrysostom understands this as an opportunity to demonstrate love, forgiveness, and a desire for reconciliation. This does not mean to ignore injustices or the pains caused to us, but to respond with a transformative love. Love and mercy always win. By choosing love, we choose to break the circle of violence and hatred. In the first reading from 1 Kings 21, King Ahab's desire for Naboth's vineyard and the subsequent evil actions of his wife, led to Naboth's death. We are warned against greed as it leads to violence, lies, division and crime. Let’s choose to live in the power of love that transforms us!
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac