Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor Memorial
Gospel Reading – Matthew 5:33-37
Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow.
But I say to you, do not swear at all; not by heaven, for it is God’s throne; nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
Do not swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black. Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the Evil One.”
The Gospel of the Lord
The Mass intention is for PCCS
Reflection:
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that if we live truly good and honest Christian lives then there will be no need to swear oaths in order for others to believe in us. If we follow Jesus and his teachings we will always live the truth and others will recognise this in us. The Call of the Gospel comes at a price. All we can do is our best to be faithful to that call?
- How are you being faithful to the call of Jesus and his Gospel?
Fr john