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Daily Scripture, September 11, 2025

Scripture:

Colossians 3:12-17
Luke 6:27-38

Reflection:

The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule, which can be traced back by some 5,000 years, teaches that we are to treat everyone the way we want to be treated. This ethical teaching is endorsed by nearly every religion and culture. Indeed, it is a global standard. 

Early examples include the ancient Egyptian “Tale of the Eloquent Peasant.” Confucius also taught a version in 6th-5th century BC. The Golden Rule can also be found in Hinduism, Buddhism, and in Ancient Greece, in Judaism and in Christianity. 

That is the historical context of the Golden Rule in today’s gospel of Luke, 6:27-36. ”Do to others as you would have them do to you,” Jesus declares. 

But Jesus doesn’t stop there. Verse 31 is the pivot point where Jesus goes beyond the self- interest of the Golden Rule. Jesus teaches the true motivation for practicing the Golden Rule,, which is nothing less than a radical summary of love. 

The love that Jesus commands in this gospel is one that loves the enemy, loves by doing good to those who hate us, blessing those who hate us, and praying for those who curse us Jesus re-interprets the Golden Rule by pushing the concern for reciprocity out of the picture. 

“If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you?” Jesus asks. Love and expect nothing in return. That is, love the way Jesus loves us. 

Today’s gospel challenges us to live by the Golden Rule – and more.   If we want to see Golden Rule in its perfection,  all we have to do is gaze on Jesus nailed to the cross.

Deacon Manuel Valencia retired from active retreat ministry at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre, California, after 23 years. He continues to provide spiritual counseling there and delivers a monthly homily at the retreat chapel.

Daily Scripture, July 14, 2012

Memorial of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Matthew 10:24-33 Reflection: There is a certain theme in the reading from Isaiah for the Mass today that I have always loved.  » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 13, 2012

Scripture: Hosea 14:2-10 Matthew 10:16-23 Reflection: In this time of election campaigns and the over 1 billion dollars that will be spent among the  contenders, our country continues to be » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 12, 2012

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4, 8c-9 Matthew 10:1-7 Reflection: I knew a catholic family who had five sons and three daughters. The parents came to the church regularly and worked hard. Their » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 11, 2012

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 Matthew 10:1-7 Reflection: Called to Mission More than 2,000 years ago, Jesus called together an imperfect, improbable, implausible group of individuals, even called them by » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 10, 2012

Scripture: Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13 Matthew 9:32-38 Reflection: Humans have created and worshipped idols from the time of antiquity. Today, you do not walk into a Catholic Church and see golden » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 9, 2012

  Scripture: Hosea 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22 Matthew 9:18-26       Reflection: Don’t Forget the Honeymoon Recently I recommended a book to over a thousand people. I should have read » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 8, 2012

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:2-5 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6a Reflection: Do you have a thorn in the flesh? Perhaps it is fear, a feeling of rejection, or a physical ailment. It » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 7, 2012

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15 Matthew 9:14-17 Reflection: My father made a very good living in the 1950’s as a laundryman. For you young Passionists who don’t know what a laundryman does, » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 5, 2012

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17 Matthew 9:1-8 Reflection: Last week we had two significant readings from the second book of Kings. On Tuesday we heard how the Assyrians marched against Israel destroying » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 4, 2012

Scripture: Amos 5:14-15,21-24 Mathew 8:28-34 (optional readings for Independence Day): Isaiah 57:15-19 Philippians 4:6-9 John 14:23-29   Reflection: Celebrating United States Independence Day  Today the liturgical guidelines encourage us to use » Continue Reading.

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