Love of Enemies

Key Passage
Jesus said, "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." (Matthew 5:43–44a)
Questions
Adults: What is the point of "turning the other cheek" in an argument, and why is it so hard to do?
Children: Who are the people you find it most difficult to forgive?

Readings

First Reading • Various Rules of Conduct
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • The Work of God's Ministers
1 Corinthians 3:16-23 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8+10, 12-13 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • New Law of Retaliation; Love of Enemies
Matthew 5:38-48 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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