Reflection for SATURDAY, 1st Week of Lent.
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
Today's Gospel Verses
Matthew 5:43-48
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Today's Reflection
Respect is for those who deserve it, not for those who demand it.
In other words, respect has to be earned.
But that does not mean that we go around trying to impress others in order to get their respect.
In fact, respect begins with ourselves. We respect ourselves and then others will respect us.
And since our faith is the guiding principle and foundation of our lives, then we must first obey and respect the commandments of God.
We revere God who is our Creator and we must be faithfully keep the Commandments of God and live according to His laws and decrees.
By the holiness of our lives, people will respect who we are and what we believe in.
May we always be a holy people that is consecrated to the Lord, and we will in turn be God's blessings for the world.
GOD BLESS YOU
Good morning. Have a nice safe day. Fabulous Weekend