Readings: Leviticus 19: 1-2. 17-18, I Corinthians 3: 16-23; Matthew 5: 38-48
Gospel Text: “You have heard how it was said: Eye for eye and tooth for tooth. But I say this to you: offer no resistance to the wicked. On the contrary, if anyone hits you on the right cheek, offer him the other as well; if someone wishes to go to law with you to get your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone requires you to go one mile, go two miles with him. (Mt. 5: 38-41)
Meditation: The gospel passage tells the NEWNESS of Jesus’ message: It is NO longer an eye for an eye or a tooth for a tooth – the Lex Talionis of old! Jesus says NO to vengeance! Jesus is challenging his followers to ‘offer no resistance to the wicked; offer also the other cheek; give our cloak as well; and walk the extra mile.
He speaks of forgiving those who offend or injure us; to love our enemies, as well; and to walk the extra mile. This, indeed, would tell that we are followers of Christ. Walking the extra mile; giving also our coat as well; and loving our enemies is the real meaning of that ‘MORE’ that is required of Jesus’ disciples. This is th newness of the Jesus’ Message!
DHIKR SIMPLE METHOD
1st step: Write the text or Dhikr (the Arabic word for REMEMBRANCE) in your heart.
2nd step: Let the text remain always in on your lips and mind - RECITING the text silently as often as possible...
3rd step: Be attentive to the disclosure of the meaning/s of the text in your life.
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