Seventh
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Love
of enemies
Reading I Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 (various rules of conduct)
Reading II 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 (the work of God’s ministers)
Gospel Matthew 5:38-48 (new law of retaliation; love of
enemies)
Key Passage Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your
neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for
those who persecute you.” (Matthew
5:43–44a)
Adult: What is the point of “turning the other cheek”
in an argument, and why is it so hard to do?
Child: Who are the people you
find it most difficult to forgive?
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