Dear Friends,

This weekend we celebrate the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the gospel reading below, Jesus challenges the disciples and us to look at God’s law in a new way. Rather than adhering only to the letter of the law, we are called to live in covenant with God, a covenant built on right relationships that go beyond the letter of the law. We are also called to build right relationships with others by mercifully caring for them and by giving of ourselves. Our model for doing this is Jesus.

This week’s gospel reading invites us to reflect upon times when we have faced decisions about following the spirit of a law rather than the letter of the law. We are asked to think about whether we go beyond the letter of the law by building strong and right relationships with others.

I hope that you enjoy the weekend! May God bless you and your family.

In Christ’s peace,
Mrs. Katie Walsh

Gospel Mt: 5: 20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37

Jesus said to his disciples:
“I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses
that of the scribes and Pharisees,
you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

“You have heard that it was said to your ancestors,
You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.
But I say to you,
whoever is angry with brother
will be liable to judgment.

“You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery.
But I say to you,
everyone who looks at a woman with lust
has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

“Again you have heard that it was said to your ancestors,
Do not take a false oath,
but make good to the Lord all that you vow.
But I say to you, do not swear at all.
Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’
Anything more is from the evil one.”