Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
As time passes, we discover that none of these rules cover every particular circumstance that can happen. So we get together and agree upon additional rules to guide us. Before you know it, 613 laws get developed (or a Bill of Rights that is tacked on to a Constitution).
Many of these “add-ons” are essentially an acknowledgment that the original rules may have been too rigid if carried out literally in all cases. There is a desire to observe the original rules (because they are good), and yet provide exceptions to the rules if there is a good reason to do so.
Was it appropriate for the Pharisees to challenge Jesus for healing on the Sabbath? Why or why not? What reason(s) would you give for your answer?
Reflection by Br. Jacob Kubajak, OSB
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