IF YOU LOVE ME, FOLLOW MY WAY.

OFFER NO RESISTANCE TO ONE WHO IS EVIL.

THE GOODNEWS:
"Jesus said to his disciples:

“You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil.

When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well.

If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well.

Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles.

Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.” (Matthew 5: 38 - 42).

Monday 16th June in the 11th week in Ordinary Time.

In the Gospel of today (Matthew 5: 38 - 42), we see Jesus transform the moral law and overlaid it with a higher code for the citizens of the Kingdom that He came to establish.

How did Jesus do this? The main principles are in today's Gospel. But the practicum is in the first Reading for today (2 Corinthians 6: 1 - 10).

Before we go to the first Reading, let us consider a few principles.

The existence of the stubborn persistence of evil in the world is the cause of much unbelief. 

Those who persevere in the struggle of Faith will surely be saved and vindicated in the fullness of time. Every promise of God comes to a beautiful fruition in the Fullness of time. (Cf Ecclesiastes 3: 11).

The Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart.
Make our hearts like to Thine.
Let us pray:
Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offers Thee in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Thy mercy, in Thy great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns with Thee forever and ever. Amen.

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June.

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below.

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1