"Amen, I say to you,
whatever you did
for one of these
least brothers of mine,
you did for Me."
(Matthew 25:40)
Jesus teaches about service and kindness. He is saying that when we help others, especially those who are in need or less fortunate, it’s as if we are doing it for Him. This teaching emphasizes the importance of empathy and compassion in our actions. Moreover, doing righteous deeds leads to eternal life.
In the heart's quiet echo, a whisper is heard,
"Amen, I say to you," speaks the gentle Word.
"Your deeds of love, though they may seem small,
reflect in My eyes, the greatest of all.
For the cup of water given in My name
to the least of brothers, it's to Me the same.
The kindness you showed to the one in need
is like a heavenly flower, sown from a seed.
When you clothed the naked, fed the poor,
you did it for Me, of this be sure.
Your love, your compassion, your tender care
is a sweet offering, beyond compare.
So continue to serve, continue to love,
for what you do below, is seen above.
Remember, my child, in each face you see,
whatever you did for them, you did for Me."
Lord Jesus,
In Your words, we find a guiding light, "Amen, I say to you," resonates in the quiet of the night. In every act of kindness, in every deed of love, we see Your face, in the heavens above.
When we reach out to the least of our brothers, we reach out to You, there are no others. In the hungry we feed, in the naked we clothe, we see Your love and make an oath. To serve You Lord, in all that we do, to remember always, our actions are unto You. Help us to see You, in every face, and to serve our brothers, with grace.
With much love and thanksgiving, we pray. Amen.
Pericope:
VI: Ministry in Judea and Jerusalem
THE JUDGMENT OF THE NATIONS
Matthew 25:31-46
Gospel Acclamation
Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Gospel | Matthew 25:31-46
31 Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, 32 and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ 40 And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ 41 Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43 a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ 44 Then they will answer and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ 45 He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ 46 And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
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Published:
February 19, 2024, 7:25 AM
