"[In a recent daily] Gospel (Mat 12:1-8). . .,Jesus is rebuked for violating the Sabbath, [This] reminded me of the video below. It illustrates how we sometimes follow smaller rules while overlooking bigger ones in the process.
"The Lord Jesus was often scorned by the people of His day, who claimed that He overlooked certain details of the law (often Sabbath observances). But those who rebuked him for this were guilty of far greater violations."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the importance of avoiding the sinful tendency to try to substitute or swap spiritual practices - observing a few things while overlooking others.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
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