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Gospel Reading – Matthew 5:27-32
Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.
It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into Gehenna.
“It was also said, Whoever divorces his wife must give her a bill of divorce. But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.”
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Reflection:
Jesus speaks about divorce and adultery in today’s Gospel. This is often used to portray the Church in a negative way as being oppressive and uncaring but in this passage Jesus is setting an idea for us to strive towards. He also reminds us that we must keep the oaths we swear.
Living out the values of the gospel is not always easy but the standards are always necessary to guide and strengthen us on our journey. People like you and I are needed to stand up for God and his word.
- When did you last stand up for God?
Fr John