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Saturday of the First Week of Lent
Matthew 5:43-48
Love Your Enemies: The Christian Call to Perfection

In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us: “Love your enemies.” This isn’t just about loving those who love us—it’s about embracing a supernatural love that involves prayer, forgiveness, and letting go of past hurts. Philosopher Schopenhauer argued that suffering comes from our insatiable desires, which often lead to harm. As Christians, our desire should be for eternal life instead of fleeting worldly desires. Loving our enemies is difficult, but it’s a process we must commit to each day.

Jesus also calls us to pray for those who hurt us. We live in a world where toxic environments—be it in relationships or workplaces—can destroy our peace and faith. In such situations, it’s important to recognise when it’s time to leave or let go, trusting in God’s plan. Prayer gives us the strength to forgive and move forward, even when it’s challenging.

To be perfect, as Jesus commands, is not about flawless behaviour but about striving each day to align our actions with God’s will. Perfection is found in becoming a better person, facing challenges with love and patience, and trusting in God’s guidance. It’s about showing kindness, especially when it’s hard.

In our surroundings, discrimination and hatred are all too common. But Jesus calls us to love without conditions and to embrace all people, regardless of race, gender, or social status. Pope Francis beautifully sums this up: “The mystery of Christian life is loving our enemies and praying for our persecutors.” If we followed this teaching, the world would be a place of peace and unity. Let us ask ourselves: how far are we willing to go to be perfect like our Father? To love without boundaries?

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四旬期第一周星期五
福音：瑪5:20-26
修好！

今天的福音經文提醒我們：我們與天主和彼此之間的關係，是不可分割的。耶穌教導我們：手足般的愛是我們信仰的基礎。經師和法利賽人認為：只有嚴格遵守梅瑟法律，才能接近天主。

今天，我們的教會團體中間也存在這樣的心態。許多人關心的是外在行為，比如，或者在四旬期內的星期五是在犯罪。我們只關注避免犯罪，這會使我們害怕天主的懲罰，而不是會使我們接納祂的愛。這樣的法本位思想把天主簡化成一個嚴格的，只關注我們過犯的天主。

耶穌在山中寶訓中直面了這種有限的視角。祂解釋說：不可殺人的誡命，不只是禁止這樣的行為，這條誡命還敦促我們遠離仇恨，憤怒，甚至那些具有破壞性的言語。肉體上的謀殺中源自內心更深層次的精神暴力的外在表現。在彌撒中，我們有多少次來到天主祭台的時候，依然使自己陷於憤怒，或沒有解決和他人的衝突？

天主的聖言警告我們，如果不加以控制憤怒，憤怒就會造成更深的傷害。我們領受聖體聖事之前，必須先尋求與兄弟姐妹修好。彌撒本身就是一種修好時刻，從懺悔禮開始，一直到平安禮。但是，我們有多少次使平安禮變成一種空洞的姿態，使之缺乏真正的意義呢？讓我們恢復它本有的深意，真正實現彼此修好，這樣，我們才能真正領受基督的聖體聖血。

“與你的兄弟修好，接著，來到祭台，奉獻你的禮品。”（瑪5:24）

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四旬期第一周星期五
福音：玛5:20-26
修好！

今天的福音经文提醒我们：我们与天主和彼此之间的关系，是不可分割的。耶稣教导我们：手足般的爱是我们信仰的基础。经师和法利赛人认为：只有严格遵守梅瑟法律，才能接近天主。

今天，我们的教会团体中间也存在这样的心态。许多人关心的是外在行为，比如，或者在四旬期内的星期五是在犯罪。我们只关注避免犯罪，这会使我们害怕天主的惩罚，而不是会使我们接纳祂的爱。这样的法本位思想把天主简化成一个严格的，只关注我们过犯的天主。

耶稣在山中宝训中直面了这种有限的视角。祂解释说：不可杀人的诫命，不只是禁止这样的行为，这条诫命还敦促我们远离仇恨，愤怒，甚至那些具有破坏性的言语。肉体上的谋杀中源自内心更深层次的精神暴力的外在表现。在弥撒中，我们有多少次来到天主祭台的时候，依然使自己陷于愤怒，或没有解决和他人的冲突？

天主的圣言警告我们，如果不加以控制愤怒，愤怒就会造成更深的伤害。我们领受圣体圣事之前，必须先寻求与兄弟姐妹修好。弥撒本身就是一种修好时刻，从忏悔礼开始，一直到平安礼。但是，我们有多少次使平安礼变成一种空洞的姿态，使之缺乏真正的意义呢？让我们恢复它本有的深意，真正实现彼此修好，这样，我们才能真正领受基督的圣体圣血。

“与你的兄弟修好，接着，来到祭台，奉献你的礼品。”（玛5:24）

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Friday of the First Week of Lent
Matthew 5:20-26
Be reconciled!

Today’s Gospel offers a reminder about the inseparable link between our relationship with God and with one another. Jesus teaches that fraternal love is foundational to our faith. The Scribes and Pharisees believed that strict adherence to the Mosaic Law was the only way to draw near to God.

This mindset still exists today in our Church communities. Many people are more concerned with whether an action, like eating meat on Fridays during Lent, is a sin or not. Focusing only on avoiding sin can lead us to fear God’s punishment rather than embracing His love. This kind of legalistic thinking reduces God to a figure of a strict judge, always watching for our mistakes.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus confronts this limited perspective. He explains that the commandment against killing not only forbids the act itself but also urges us to steer clear ofhatred, anger, and even damaging words. Physical murder is merely the outward expression of a deeper spiritual violence originating from the heart. How often do we approach God’saltar during Mass while holding onto anger or unresolved conflicts with others?

The Word of God warns us that anger when left unchecked, can lead to deeper harm. Before we approach the Eucharist, we must first seek reconciliation with our brothers and sisters. The Mass itself is a moment of reconciliation, beginning with the act of contrition and continuing through the sign of peace. But how often do we let the sign of peace become a hollow gesture, lacking true meaning? Let us restore its depth and truly be reconciled with one another so that we can truly share in the Body and Blood of Christ.

“Be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:24)

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四旬期第一周星期四
福音：瑪7:7-12
祈禱和轉變之旅

四旬期是一個神聖的季節，在這個季節，我們受邀深化我們與天主的關係，尋求內心真正的發生改變。今天的福音經文教導我們去祈求 ，去尋找，敲門，以分辨在我們生活的天主旨意。

以祈禱懇求是我們通向天主的生命線，是我們和祂之間的持久對話，承認我們對祂深深的依賴。藉著懇禱，我們把我們的需要和渴望擺在天主面前，相信祂的旨意。讓我們以誠摯的心走向祂，好使我們因祂的恩典， 在聖潔中不斷成長。

真正的改變始於自我意識。當我們順從天主的憐憫，我們的弱點或把我們擊潰，或成為我們走向天主勇力的道路。福音經文呼籲我們棄絕罪惡，接納基督之光。

正如煮飯需要時間，真正的改變需要堅忍和毅力，採取具體的步驟走向成聖，相信天主的恩典定會支持我們。

困難總會出現，但是，困難是成長的機會。起初，我們可能會犯錯，指責別人，或承認我們的過錯。隨著時間的推移，藉著天主的恩典，我們意識到了我們的責任，抵抗誘惑，最終選擇一條嶄新的道路。如果我們容許天主在我們內工作，那麼，我們每一次跌倒都會使我們走向更大的復興。

我們的基督徒生活呼籲我們正直，明智，抑制自滿，有目的地生活，時常尋找服務他人和愛他人的方法。四旬期提醒我們：我們還有許多可以奉獻。我們通過接納，祈禱，轉變，功行，以一顆嶄新的心走向復活節，準備好領受復活的喜樂。

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四旬期第一周星期四
福音：玛7:7-12
祈祷和转变之旅

四旬期是一个神圣的季节，在这个季节，我们受邀深化我们与天主的关系，寻求内心真正的发生改变。今天的福音经文教导我们去祈求 ，去寻找，敲门，以分辨在我们生活的天主旨意。

以祈祷恳求是我们通向天主的生命线，是我们和祂之间的持久对话，承认我们对祂深深的依赖。藉着恳祷，我们把我们的需要和渴望摆在天主面前，相信祂的旨意。让我们以诚挚的心走向祂，好使我们因祂的恩典， 在圣洁中不断成长。

真正的改变始于自我意识。当我们顺从天主的怜悯，我们的弱点或把我们击溃，或成为我们走向天主勇力的道路。福音经文呼吁我们弃绝罪恶，接纳基督之光。

正如煮饭需要时间，真正的改变需要坚忍和毅力，采取具体的步骤走向成圣，相信天主的恩典定会支持我们。

困难总会出现，但是，困难是成长的机会。起初，我们可能会犯错，指责别人，或承认我们的过错。随着时间的推移，藉着天主的恩典，我们意识到了我们的责任，抵抗诱惑，最终选择一条崭新的道路。如果我们容许天主在我们内工作，那么，我们每一次跌倒都会使我们走向更大的复兴。

我们的基督徒生活呼吁我们正直，明智，抑制自满，有目的地生活，时常寻找服务他人和爱他人的方法。四旬期提醒我们：我们还有许多可以奉献。我们通过接纳，祈祷，转变，功行，以一颗崭新的心走向复活节，准备好领受复活的喜乐。

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Thursday of the First Week in Lent
Matthew 7:7-12
A Journey of Prayer and Transformation

Lent is a sacred season during which we are invited to deepen our relationship with God and seek a genuine change of heart. Today’s Gospel teaches us to ask, seek, and knock to discern God’s will in our lives.

Asking in Prayer is our lifeline to God, an unceasing dialogue that acknowledges our dependence on Him. Through prayer of petition, we present our needs and desires before the Lord, trusting in His divine providence. Let us approach Him with sincerity for the grace to grow in holiness.

True change begins with self-awareness. Our weaknesses can either defeat us or become a path to strength when we surrender to God’s mercy. The Gospel calls us to reject sin and embrace the light of Christ.

Just as a well-cooked meal takes time, authentic change requires patience and perseverance in taking concrete steps toward holiness, trusting that God’s grace will sustain us.
Difficulties arise, but every struggle is an opportunity for growth. At first, we may stumble, blaming others or ignoring our faults. Over time, with God’s grace, we recognise our responsibility, resist temptation, and eventually choose a new path altogether. Every fall can lead to a greater resurrection if we allow God to work within us.

Our Christian life calls us to integrity, prudence, resistance to complacency, and striving to live with purpose, always seeking ways to serve and love others. Lent is a reminder that we have much to offer. By embracing prayer, transformation, and virtue, we journey toward Easter with renewed hearts, ready to receive the joy of the Resurrection.

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四旬期第一周星期三
福音：路11:29-32
四旬期是一個皈依的時期： 約納的標記

值此我們度過這個神聖的四旬期，我們被提醒這是一個皈依，更新，轉變的時期。福音經文把約納的徵兆稱為悔改和改變的召叫。同樣，今天，耶穌召叫我們懷著真誠和勇氣歸向天主。

尼尼微人並沒有忽視這樣的警告，相反，他們自謙自卑，禁食，祈求天主的憐憫。耶穌卻恰恰相反，祂斥責祂那個時代的百姓，祂是天主臨在他們中間的最大徵兆，但是，他們仍然尋找更多徵兆。

我們常常變得冷淡，我們抵制真正的改變。危險不僅在於罪本身，也在於我們的冷漠，即：我們說服自己，所有的一切，樣樣都好，即使那時候我們知道需要改變。尼尼微人教導我們：不要浪費時間，以真誠的心歸向天主。

今天，天主的徵兆給我們帶來了什麼？有時候，它們是困苦，有時候，它們是恩寵時刻，但是，所有的一切都邀請我們皈依，尼尼微人以禁食，祈禱和謙遜作回應。在這四旬期，讓我們省察自己的良心，承認我們的過錯，採取行動，使我們更親近天主。

尼尼微人改變了他們的生活方式，他們的皈依不只是那一瞬間，而是致力於以不同的方式生活。我們的皈依旅途好似每天的戰鬥 —— 我們跌倒了，我們掙扎著，但是，我們必須再次站起來，在聖潔中繼續前行。

四旬期是我們作出回應的時刻 —— 悔改，相信，使我們的心煥然一新。讓我們不要浪費這個恩寵時刻，而是敞開心扉接納這個時刻，讓我們明白：天堂才是我們最終目標。

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四旬期第一周星期三
福音：路11:29-32
四旬期是一个皈依的时期： 约纳的标记

值此我们度过这个神圣的四旬期，我们被提醒这是一个皈依，更新，转变的时期。福音经文把约纳的征兆称为悔改和改变的召叫。同样，今天，耶稣召叫我们怀着真诚和勇气归向天主。

尼尼微人并没有忽视这样的警告，相反，他们自谦自卑，禁食，祈求天主的怜悯。耶稣却恰恰相反，祂斥责祂那个时代的百姓，祂是天主临在他们中间的最大征兆，但是，他们仍然寻找更多征兆。

我们常常变得冷淡，我们抵制真正的改变。危险不仅在于罪本身，也在于我们的冷漠，即：我们说服自己，所有的一切，样样都好，即使那时候我们知道需要改变。尼尼微人教导我们：不要浪费时间，以真诚的心归向天主。

今天，天主的征兆给我们带来了什么？有时候，它们是困苦，有时候，它们是恩宠时刻，但是，所有的一切都邀请我们皈依，尼尼微人以禁食，祈祷和谦逊作回应。在这四旬期，让我们省察自己的良心，承认我们的过错，采取行动，使我们更亲近天主。

尼尼微人改变了他们的生活方式，他们的皈依不只是那一瞬间，而是致力于以不同的方式生活。我们的皈依旅途好似每天的战斗 —— 我们跌倒了，我们挣扎着，但是，我们必须再次站起来，在圣洁中继续前行。

四旬期是我们作出回应的时刻 —— 悔改，相信，使我们的心焕然一新。让我们不要浪费这个恩宠时刻，而是敞开心扉接纳这个时刻，让我们明白：天堂才是我们最终目标。

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Wednesday of the First Week in Lent
Luke 11: 29-32
Lent is a time of conversion- Sign of Jonah

As we journey through this sacred season of Lent, we are reminded that it is a time of conversion, renewal, and transformation. The Gospel speaks of the Sign of Jonah as a call to repentance and change. In the same way, Jesus calls us today to turn back to God with sincerity and courage.

The people of Nineveh did not ignore the warning; instead, they humbled themselves, fasted, and sought God’s mercy. In contrast, Jesus rebuked the people of his time for seeking more signs, even though he himself was the greatest sign—God’s presence among them.

Too often, we become lukewarm, resisting real change. The danger is not just sin itself but our indifference—convincing ourselves that everything is fine even when we know we need to change. The Ninevites teach us that we waste no time to return to God with sincere hearts.

What signs is God sending into our life today? Sometimes, they come as struggles, sometimes as moments of grace, but all of them invite us to conversion. The people of Nineveh responded with fasting, prayer, and humility. This Lent, let us examine our conscience, recognise our faults, and take action to grow closer to God.

The Ninevites had to change their ways, and their conversion was not just for a moment but a commitment to live differently. Our journey of conversion is like a daily battle—we fall, we struggle, but we must rise again and keep moving forward in holiness.

Lent is our time to respond—to repent, believe, and renew our hearts. Let us not waste this season of grace but embrace it with open hearts, knowing that our ultimate goal is Heaven.

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