December 24, 2024
Verses of the day - Sirach 29:1-2 (NRSV)
The merciful lend to their neighbours; by holding out a helping hand they keep the commandments. Lend to your neighbour in his time of need; repay your neighbour when a loan falls due.
In chapter 10 of my first book, Jesus asks us a question. "Who is your neighbor?"
Excerpt from Spirituality, A Journey For My Soul
Who is your neighbor? Your neighbor is everyone that you meet. Many times My dear children believe their neighbor is only the person who lives next door. Anytime you lie about what a certain person has done, your are bearing false witness against your neighbor.
Love your neighbor as yourself. Always be kind to one another whenever possible. By lending a helping hand you will spread My love. Do not wish for what your neighbor has. I provide for all your needs.
Jesus has told us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Sometimes we may wonder who exactly our neighbor is. Jesus has made it clear to us through this reading that our neighbor is everyone we meet. If we meet someone who is in need, and we stop to help them, that is when we are helping our neighbor.
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