Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you. (Mt 5:43-48)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031222.cfm
The Lord certainly knows our weaknesses, but still he challenges us to be perfect just like our Heavenly Father is perfect. But loving our enemies? We pray for Ukraine.
These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.
Lenten Saturday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
