Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk

Since we are all limited in one way or another we must be very sure that we have as great a measure as possible of the appropriate qualities when judging others is required.

There are people in the lives of all of us who never seem willing to do us much good. Jesus says that we must do good to them as God does to us.

If Mary hadn’t been willing to play her part in the story of salvation things would have been very different. Thanks be to God for her.

There are times when compassion takes precedence over legal niceties. Jesus comes down on the side of compassion.

The Pharisees protest when Jesus’ disciples seem to be disregarding the requirements of Sabbath observance. But as Lord of the Sabbath Jesus approves their actions.

Observant Jews fasted as expiation for sins, to express their wretchedness before God. Jesus expects his followers to be happy, to be grateful in his company.