Originally posted at Frassati Reflections. The scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, He is One and there is no other than he. And to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding,  with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all… Read More Frassati Reflection: Rooted in Love

Originally posted at Frassati Reflections. Notice the contrast between today’s first reading and Gospel reading. Matthew’s Gospel tells us that if a man is outwardly righteous and makes offerings before the altar of God, yet harbors anger within, then he will be “liable to fiery Gehenna.” Meanwhile, the reading from Ezekiel tells us that if… Read More Frassati Reflection: Redemption in the Present Moment

Originally posted at Frassati Reflections. Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes. In your statutes I will delight; I will not forget your words. Open my eyes, that I may consider the wonders of your law. Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous deeds. Give… Read More Frassati Reflection: Delighting in the Law