Fr. Marvin’s Reflection - November 3, 2024

In today’s gospel, Jesus reveals to us  the core of God’s commandments: to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves.  These two commands are inseparable as we know true love for God leads us to love others. To love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength means putting Him first in every part of our lives, not just on Sundays or in private prayer, but in our daily actions, choices, and relationships. Our love for God overflows into our relationships with others, reminding us that every person we encounter bears His image.

When we live in God’s love, Jesus says we are “not far from the kingdom of God.” So today, let’s ask ourselves: How can I love God more fully, and how can I show His love to those around me? Because in loving both God and neighbor, we find the path to His Kingdom.

 In Christ, 

Fr. Marvin