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Jesus teaching about the Greatest Commandment
 
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that the Christian life rests on two inseparable commandments: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. Love of God and love of neighbor are not competing priorities. They are two sides of the same coin. Every act of kindness, forgiveness, generosity, and mercy expresses our love for God. This week, ask yourself: How am I growing in my love for God through prayer and worship? Who in my life needs a concrete act of charity or encouragement? How can I reflect Christ's love at home, at work, or in my community?
 
"God is love." (1 John 4:8)
May we receive that love and share it generously with others.
 
Heavenly Father, you have revealed Your love to us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Fill our hearts with the fire of Your Holy Spirit, that we may love You with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Teach us to see Your face in every person we meet. Give us generous hearts to serve the poor, comfort the lonely, forgive those who hurt us, and bring hope to those in need. Let Your love flow through our words, our actions, and our lives. May all that we do give glory to You and draw others closer to Your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gospel This Week:  Matthew 22:334-40
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