From today’s Scripture: “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”—Mt 5:44

Jesus pulls no punches. In everything he says and does, he shows us that love is the way. To live a Christian life, we are called to a higher standard. It is easy to love those who love us. But to love our enemies, to turn away from thoughts of revenge and retribution and offer forgiveness and goodwill instead, that is extremely hard to do. It can happen when we put our trust in Jesus who shares our pain and walks the road to forgiveness with us.

Let us pray: Jesus, help me to see every person as a child of God deserving of love, even those who cause me suffering. Not on my own, but with you, I can work toward healing through forgiveness. Amen

Today’s author is Chris Phelps, Director of Development for Glenmary Home Missioners.

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