Shalom

15 Jun Tue	11th Week in Ordinary Time
	2 Cor. 8:1-9 Ps. 145:1-2,5-7,8-9 Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps Wk III)

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Chapter 5 of Matthew's Gospel is among the richest and most challenging passages of the four Gospels and, perhaps for that very reason, one of the most inspiring.

I have heard the story of a Chinese gentleman who became a Catholic because of the call of Jesus: "love your enemies". His reasoning was simple: Any human being could have asked or encouraged us to love our friends. But "love your enemies"? Only God could have asked that.

The path to holiness can be quite painful. Loving our enemies can be pretty difficult, but being Jesus' call is part of the journey to holiness and a grace to be asked for.

Lord Jesus, You have asked us to love each other as You have loved us. May Your love for us be our strength in loving others, especially those who make themselves our enemies.

DAILY OFFERING

Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH

INTENTION
Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience.
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