Today’s Gospel reading is taken from Matthew 5:17-19.
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
From this passage we can learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the law but rather to fulfill it. He came with a mission – to save us from our sins and make us anew so that we may live according to God’s commandments. We should strive to understand and obey His law faithfully even amidst hardship as His grace will see us through.
Daily Gospel Reflection, Prayer, and Devotion for March 15, 2023
Let us pray: Almighty Lord, grant us wisdom so that we may know your holy law and observe it faithfully throughout our lives. Help us always remember that it is through You that righteousness comes true so that we may serve others in justice and peace. Amen.
Today’s devotion: If we seek true righteousness then must look no further than following God’s holy laws set before us by Jesus Christ Himself. Let us remember that obedience brings forth fruitfulness while disobedience leads only sorrow so let us strive each day to keep Jesus’ words close at heart if we are ever searching for true joy in this journey of life!