Daily Bible Reflections

September 5, 2011
LOVE FREELY

“The scribes and the Pharisees watched him closely to see if he would cure on the Sabbath so that they might discover a reason to accuse him.” – Luke 6:7

Mr. Santos wasn’t able to attend last Sunday’s Mass. His reason: He took care of his very sick wife.
Ana’s husband got mad at her for leaving the house without his knowledge. Well, Ana rushed their neighbor to the hospital.
Mariel should have been home by 5:00 p.m. Her mother shouted and scolded her because she came home a little late. The reason: Mariel helped her classmates with their homework.
John was not supposed to go to the computer shop during regular days. When he got home, his father (who came home early) spanked him. Actually, John printed a Father’s Day card.
Jesus healed the sick. But the Pharisees accused him. Why? Because he did it on a Sabbath.
Though rules and regulations help in putting order to our lives, let us not be constrained by them. Rather, let us be free in showing our love by serving others whenever possible. Sol Saura (sol_saura@yahoo.com)
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REFLECTION:
Love is serving others.

Lord, may I always seize the opportunity to serve others today.