Day 47 (7th Friday of the Holy Great Fast)
“As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.” (John 15:9-10)
“Fourth, (v.6) we know that when we are physically hungry or thirsty, all we can think about is getting some food and/or drink to satisfy us. This is the way we should desire and seek righteousness. Chromatius said hungering and thirsting is ‘to do nothing else but think of righteousness and search for it.’ Jesus promises that we will be fulfilled. If our desire is for someone or something else, then we will never be satisfied. In fact, St. Augustine says: ‘Nothing can satisfy one who would not be satisfied with God.’
Fifth, if we wish for mercy, we must be merciful (v.7). This connection--how we treat others is how we will be treated by God--is noted in several scriptures. ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’ (Mt 19:19; 22:39). ‘If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.’ (Mt 6:14). ‘Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ (Mt 25:40). ‘Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful’ (Lk 6:36). God has forgiven us for our sins. He is extremely patient and kind despite how we treat Him and other people. That is mercy.
Sixth, blessed are the pure in heart (v.8). We must remember that purity simply means a singular substance with no mixture or contamination. The pure in heart are completely devoted to the worship and service of God and accept no compromises.”
Fr Rick
7th Friday of the Holy Great Fast
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