Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

Taking the Gospel to Prayer

The Ordinary Time weekdays continue to unfold the Sermon on the Mount. It is helpful to note this progression and recognize the continuity within the text. Monday, we were introduced to the Beatitudes...the ways for rightful living. Yesterday, we were instructed to shine brightly in that rightful living. Today, Jesus adds the perspective of the Law.

Mark's Gospel is believed to have been written primarily for a Jewish audience, so this passage would have been significant to that group. Jesus wants to be clear that the Law has a purpose, but His Presence would be the ultimate fulfillment of the Law. He would show how to live by the spirit of the law and not just the letter of the law.

Lord, give me the grace to do more than minimally keep the commandments. Help me to reach out of my comfort zone and be Your witness to the world. Guide my words and actions that all that I do will give you glory.

Lord Jesus, help me to grow closer to You today.