In agreement with the context of the gospel of matthew, in the moment when jesus pronounces the discourse on the mountain, there were only four disciples with him cf. Free daily gospel reflections from bishop robert barron. Sermon on the mount, the jesus manifesto, matthew 57. Todays gospel is from matthews sermon on the mount in which jesus, the faithful. In the old testament, we find moses, the great teacher, going up a mountain to receive the law, and then sitting down to teach it. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
Amen, i say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the. This is the one thing that i remembered when i read the gospel from last sunday, february, 2011. I tell you solemnly, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one. Today, jesus wants us to see everything in his context of love by citing. Think not that i am come to destroy to abrogate, annul, or repeal, which seems to be the meaning of the word, here, the law or the prophets as your teachers do. Do not think that i have come to abolish the law or the prophets. Amen, i say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part. Reflection for sunday september 22, twentyfifth sunday in.
Reflection on the gospel 6th sunday in ordinary time year a matthew 5. For, this is mark kurowski with a reflection for sunday, 2162014 the 6th sunday of ordinary time. Literally then and now, spiritually, morally and in the life example of christ. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on matthew 5. As with any story, it is probably best to read matthews story of jesus from beginning to end over a few days, entering into the drama and attending to all the elements in the story. Lectio reflection 6th sunday in ordinary time matthew 5. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. People are hungry to stay connected to christ and his gospel every day, not just during the major liturgical seasons. Its probably the most common request we receive at word on fire. Jesus helps define these commandments better throughout the gospels, always pointing back to the love of god and neighbor. Amen, i say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.
It is harder to live one sermon than to preach a dozen. When in your life have you been able to keep the spirit as well as the letter of gods law. Friends, todays gospel presents jesus as the new moses delivering his sermon on the mount. The young cashier handed her the receipt and said cheerily, have a. Do not imagine that i have come to abolish the law or the prophets. Here jesus insists on the continuity between the law and himself. Church of saint leo the great nj childrens corner coloring pages. Sunday gospel reflection february 16, 2020 matthew 5. Jesus helps define these commandments better throughout the gospels, always pointing back to. Additional sacred scripture readings that tie in with this gospel. The spirit of the law and reconciliation matthew 5. Reflection for sunday february 16, sixth sunday in ordinary time. They are edited by franciscan sister of christian charity sister anne marie lom and joe thiel.
When have you taken the first step to make up with someone. Be sure to check out gospel for the mass year a page right below the header for other days that you need gospel for the mass activities. For truly i tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. For truly i tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any mea. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
Jesus said to the crowds, do not think that i have come to abolish the law or the prophets. The relationship between the old testament and the novelty brought by jesus was one of the main issues the gospel had to face. It is manifest from the following discourse, that our lord principally spake of the moral law, several of the precepts of which he afterward explains and vindicates from the corrupt glosses of. Gospel reflection for february 16, 2020, 6th sunday. Think not that i am come to destroy the law or the prophets from verse 3 to the 10th inclusive, our lord seems chiefly to respect the whole body of his true disciples and followers.
Christians ought to live their lives like they are afraid they are going to hell and are sure they are going to heaven. By allie wing february 14, 2020 gospel reflections. On this sixth sunday of ordinary time, please find a franciscan gospel reflection and questions written by fr. Office of the liturgy of the roman catholic diocese of salford sixth sunday of ordinary time a following jesus, imitating him, and walking in his light a biblical reflection for the sixth sunday in ordinary time, year a fr. Resources on sunday readings matthew coloring page. Daily reading for sunday, february 16th, 2020 bible.
In family worship, jewish children were taught to ask their parents, what is the meaning of the decrees and statutes and ordinances that. Reflection for sunday february 12, sixth sunday in ordinary time. These sayings of jesus, part of the great sermon on the mount, are among those which would eventually lead to his crucifixion. As we continue the study, lets keep in mind the reason for the commentary in matthews gospel. In todays gospel, jesus is very clear about what we are not to do. Seventh sunday in ordinary time february 23, 2020 lectionary. I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. A woman was checking out at the grocery store one morning. Reflection for sunday february 12, sixth sunday in. Daily gospel reflection for february 16, 2020 6th sunday. Jesus begins by telling his disciples that his purpose is not to abolish the law or to criticize what the prophets proclaimed and taught. This site contains fr john mckinnons gospel commentaries, homilies, sunday reflections and writings. The early jesus movement especially seen in matthews gospel marked their differences.
We sometimes forget that jesus was a faithful jew who observed the law handed down within israel from generation to generation. I facilitateconduct spiritual recollection and talks. This sundays february 16 gospel reading is taken from matthew 5. Matthew wrote his gospel to a community of jewish christians, people who had been raised on the law of moses as the embodiment of gods will for human life. The gospel of the lord praise to you lord jesus christ. The posts below contain links to other websites and the content of these sites are evaluated before they are included. The man who follows me will have the light of life. This entry was posted in gospel of matthew, gospel reflection, liturgy resources, prayer resources, scripture, year a and tagged disciples, donal neary sj, gospel reflection, gospel reflection for the 6th sunday ordinary time year a february 12th 2017, jesus, matthew 5. The gospel sends us forth is a weekly reflection of the upcoming sundays gospel which explores how we can apply the reading in our lives.