By Rev. Fr. Edgar B. Brillantes

November 3, 2024

FOCUS: God’s love is the foundation of his law.
The two greatest commandments of which Jesus speaks are rooted in love: The first is to love God; the second is to love others. Both stem from the outpouring of God’s pure goodness. If we love God fully and faithfully, and love others as he loves, we cooperate in our own well-being, and come closer to his kingdom.

First Reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6
In the first reading, Moses instructs the people to love God and keep his commands.

Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28
In the second reading, the eternal priesthood of Jesus is contrasted with the earthly Levitical priesthood.

Gospel: Mark 12:28-34
In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of the greatest commandments as the command to love God and the command to love your neighbor as yourself.