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In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ disciples pluck grain on the Sabbath because they are hungry. The Pharisees condemn them, insisting that such actions break the Sabbath law.
In response, Jesus recalls how David ate the sacred bread when he was in need, showing that human need is greater than rigid ritual.
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Jesus teaches that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. It is God’s gift meant for rest, mercy, and worship—not a burden that ignores hunger and suffering. As the Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus reveals that love and compassion are at the heart of God’s law.
The Pharisees focused so much on strict interpretations that they forgot mercy. Jesus reminds us that true holiness is not about outward appearance, loud prayers, or religious display, but about love, kindness, and concern for others. God desires mercy, not empty sacrifice.
Therefore, our faith must show itself in compassion, generosity, and sincere love. True spirituality comes from the heart and is seen in how we care for the needy, seek peace, and do good. May God help us to worship Him in spirit and in truth, and to live out our faith through mercy and love. Amen.
