SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The Gospel for this seventh Sunday in Ordinary time ends with a real challenge.
“Be perfect just as God is perfect”
Does God really expect us to be perfect?
Some might answer yes, and some might answer no.
I believe the answer is Yes, because it comes right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, after Jesus has laid out the basics of what it will mean to be his disciple. He has enumerated the Beatitudes, he has admonished hisfollowers on how to deal with anger, he has challenged them to rethink the prevailing wisdom of “an eye for an eye” and to love their enemies."
The Scripture reading and Sister Eileen's full text are found here: https://www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02192023
"As you can see, each of these folks has taught me something about this Gospel call to be perfect".
"As you can see, each of these folks has taught me something about this Gospel call to be perfect".
