Matthew 5:43–48
Jesus said to the disciples, "You have
heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.'
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so
that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on
the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the
unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do
not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers
and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do
the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Reflection
Do I want to be ‘children of our Father in
heaven’? Can my heart embrace my enemies in genuine love?
On the world scene today, do I have plenty
of people to love and to pray for?