Monday of the 1st Week of Lent
Leviticus 19:1-2,11-18 | Psalm 18(19):8-10,15 | Matthew 25:31-46
And the King will answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:40)
Last Judgement. The final destination for us all. Will we be counted amongst the loving sheep, or the neglectful goats?
I think none of us can say for sure. I’m very sure that I’ve neglected to help quite a few people in my life thus far, and will probably leave some more wanting in my remaining days on earth.
All I can do, all any of us can do, is to put into action Jesus’ command to us: Love one another as I have loved you.
Feed hunger.
Slake thirst.
Welcome strangers.
Clothe nakedness.
Comfort the sick.
Visit prisoners.
Love our neighbor.
It’s sometimes a tall order, but especially in this season of Lent, we can but try our best, and leave the rest in God’s hands.
And perhaps inspire someone around us to do the same, as these videos illustrates:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMLF5BDXJOk
Amen.