The mountains will bring prosperity to the people,
the hills the fruit of righteousness.
He will defend the afflicted among the people
and save the children of the needy;
he will crush the oppressor. -Psalm 72
Aug
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Submitted by Jesse on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 07:32
Mark’s gospel tells us the story of Jesus and his disciples eating a meal without the normal Jewish cleansing traditions. Jews wash their hands before and after meals, unlike Christians, Jews say a benediction after their meal instead of before. The Pharisees and scribes found Jesus and his disciples disrespectful and unholy because they were not following certain traditions. Jesus responds with a quote from scripture that explains the rituals without a full heart and spirit are done in vain. We have much to learn from this story. We must pray and be with whole heart when entering into the Mass or even saying a grace before meals. Our precious Lord wants our full attention; remember the Pharisees and scribes went through the motions as well. Enter into prayer and everything thing that we do with a full intention and know that God will draw us closer to His most Sacred Heart. Peace. Jesse
