Homily for Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent

In today's Gospel reading, we see Jesus criticized by hypocritical individuals for performing a miracle on the Sabbath. This is not the only instance in which people questioned Jesus' goodness and faithfulness while overly and rigidly interpreting the law. They were so focused on the literal meaning of the law that they failed to recognize the greatness and goodness of Jesus' actions.

We can often become preoccupied with the letter of the law and overlook the most important aspects of God's commandments: to love God and love our neighbor.

Let us pray that we may be filled with the spirit of God's law and strive to be messengers of His love and kindness in our world.