Why Jesus doesn’t give a straightforward answer to questions about the greatest commandment. A scribe came to Jesus and asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” (Mark 12:28). It ...

Did you know there are over 1000 “commandments” in the New Testament? That is almost twice as many as the religious Jews identified from their Torah (first five books of the Old Testament – 613 of ...

Once again, the Pharisees want to trap Jesus. Matthew 22 is full of controversies. After opening with the parable of the wedding feast and the man without a wedding garment, there follow four separate ...

The three New Testament synoptic gospels similarly describe Jesus’ “Great Commandment” as loving God with “all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength” ...

What is the purpose of my humanity? Many a philosopher and theologian have asked this question. Jesus Christ answered it in his own words in Mark 12:30-31: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart ...

Had Gov. Jeff Landry been in church with me on a recent Sunday, he would have heard the message, Ten Commandments versus two commandments. Since he wasn’t, I’ll recap. In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus ...

It’s a new year, and with that comes the long-time tradition of making a list of resolutions and the relatively new advent of choosing a word of the year. Everyone’s resolutions and words are ...

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and ...

Readings: Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm 119, R. Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Gospel – Matthew 5:17-37 “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not think that I have come ...