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The Lord of the Sabbath and the Law of Mercy - 17 July 2026
I offer a theological reflection on a passage from the Gospel of Matthew in which Jesus defends his disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath. A connection is made between this biblical scene and the modern challenges of practicing faith in Israel, sharing personal anecdotes about the strict regulations encountered while constructing a conference center. Through these stories, the homily explores the tension between rigid legalism and the higher law of mercy, suggesting that spiritual rules must be applied with breadth of mind. The discussion highlights that Jesus, as the Lord of the…
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