In today’s reading from Deuteronomy we are called to choose life by loving and obeying God.  Much of today’s gospel reading echoes portions of the Ten Commandments.  Jesus’ instructions to the crowd reveal a pattern of behavior that honors both God and the neighbor, resulting in life and health for the whole community.  We too are invited to embrace these commandments, not out of fear of retribution, but because God has promised that to do so means life for us.

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Micah 6:1-8; Psa. 15;
1 Cor. 1:18-31; Matt. 5:1-12
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Isa. 58:1-9a; Psa. 58:1-12;
1 Cor. 2:1-16; Matt. 5:13-20
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Deut. 30:15-20; Psa. 119:1-8;
1 Cor. 3:1-9; Matt. 5:21-37
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Exo. 24:12-18; Psa. 99;
2 Peter 1:16-21; Matt. 17:1-9