Following Jesus, being his disciple, is not easy. It places demands upon us, upon our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions. Perhaps no demand is less well understood or more difficult to follow than what we call the Golden Rule. Jesus tells us to treat others as we would like to be treated, but that’s not as simple as it sounds. Each one of us has a lifetime of experiences that shape his or her hopes, dreams, reactions, and expectations. Actions intended to be kind may be perceived as intrusive, comments meant to be funny can be regarded as cruel or thoughtless, attempts to express affection or respect may be interpreted as demeaning or condescending. So, how do we live the Golden Rule in today’s world?
This week's readings:
Gospel – Luke 6: 27-38
1st Reading – 1 Samuel 26: 2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23
Psalm 103
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 15: 45-49
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