Year B - Sunday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time

In Catholic Lectionary Today's readings:

• 📖 First reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6
• 📖 Second reading: Hebrews 7:23-28
• 📖 Gospel: Mark 12:28b-34 💞🙏

🌟 This Sunday’s readings focus on the essence of faith: wholehearted love for God and compassionate love for others. In Deuteronomy, Moses reminds Israel of the foundation of their faith—“The Lord is our God, the Lord alone!” He urges them to love God with all their heart, soul, and strength, setting the tone for a life grounded in devotion. 🌿

💖 In the Letter to the Hebrews, Jesus is presented as the eternal High Priest, whose once-and-for-all sacrifice intercedes for humanity. Unlike the temporary priesthood of old, Jesus’ priesthood is eternal, making salvation accessible to all who seek Him. ✨

💡 When questioned by the scribe, Jesus affirms that the greatest commandments are to love God fully and to love one’s neighbor as oneself. This teaching reveals that true worship transcends rituals and sacrifices, finding its fulfillment in genuine love—both vertically towards God and horizontally towards others. 🌍

Today, we are invited to reflect on our commitment to these two inseparable commands. Are we dedicating ourselves fully to God, and are we loving others with the same compassion we show ourselves? Jesus’ words call us to integrate both dimensions of love into the core of our lives. 🙏❤️

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