The Scribes are generally portrayed as arguing against Jesus. But in today's encounter, Jesus and the Scribe are on the same page. Jesus tells him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." They agreed about the two great commandments of the Law. The first commandment calls us to love God, and the second to love our neighbor. The highest love is given to God.
The two commandments differ in the vigor of the love demanded. God is to be loved with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It is only God who is deserving of our absolute love. To love God in this way is to be caught up in God's love for humanity, which is where the second commandment comes in. Love of neighbor is where God's pure and total love unfailingly leads us.
Homily for the Memorial of St. Leo the Great
Homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Homily for Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo
Homily for Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)
Homily for the Solemnity of All Saints
Homily for Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles
Homily for Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Tuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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