Once a year, our parish Knights of Columbus organize a golf tournament to support the school. As with all tournaments, there’s a prize for the first-place team. Everyone aims for that gold standard, first place. Some teams realize they probably won’t win, so they play simply to enjoy the game and contribute to the school. Still, no one wishes, “I hope we finish second or third.”
The Pharisees were doing that—they chose something less than the best. Their gold was the Mosaic Law, with no exceptions. Jesus provided examples showing He was more important than the Law. It is possible to form personal relationships with individuals, but not with laws.
We can pat ourselves on the back if we keep all the laws. But we raise the bar by sharing everything with our Lord and Savior. In good times and bad, we are always in first place with Jesus, who defeats every enemy, even death.
Gospel Challenge:
Are you settling for anything less than the Best? Talk to Jesus about it; you are always in first place.
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Go for the Gold.
Once a year, our parish Knights of Columbus organize a golf tournament to support the school. As with all tournaments, there’s a prize for the first-place team. Everyone aims for that gold standard, first place. Some teams realize they probably won’t win, so they play simply to enjoy the game and contribute to the school. Still, no one wishes, “I hope we finish second or third.”
The Pharisees were doing that—they chose something less than the best. Their gold was the Mosaic Law, with no exceptions. Jesus provided examples showing He was more important than the Law. It is possible to form personal relationships with individuals, but not with laws.
We can pat ourselves on the back if we keep all the laws. But we raise the bar by sharing everything with our Lord and Savior. In good times and bad, we are always in first place with Jesus, who defeats every enemy, even death.
Gospel Challenge:
Are you settling for anything less than the Best? Talk to Jesus about it; you are always in first place.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
pastor@bscchurch.com
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