9/02/11

Lectio: Lk 6.1-5

“Then he [Jesus] said to them [Pharisees], ‘The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath’.”
Lk 5.5

“ O God, You gave us the commandments of “Do’s” and “Don’ts” so as to guide us in the way of right living - and they are true guides.

I remember Jesus also revealed another law to us - the law of love which sums up all the laws and the prophets.

Grant that I may see to live rightly that in applying Your commandments, that in times of conflict, love trumps.

I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.

Operatio: Reflect on the “Ten Commandments” - All but two are “Don’t’s.” They govern areas where “love” does not trump. But in the areas of keeping the Sabbath and honoring - they do not always bind and are actions can be modified for reasons of “love.”

Tomorrow’s readings: Mt 18.15-20