Love the Priority

The texts today from the Roman Catholic Lectionary inspire consideration of the relative priority of some of the concerns and practices we carry in our journey as the Body of Christ. Paul concludes Chapter 3 of his letter to the region of Galatia with an argument in support of our justification by faith and the promise to Abraham which links us spiritually to a long tradition of trust in God. The importance of our personal revelation during our short time aware of Christ needs to be weighed on a balance with a salvation history beginning with the revelation to Abraham. Friar Jude Winkler explains the priority Paul gives the Law relative to faith as the agent of our justification. The distinctions in our temporal and finite world between Jew and Gentile, free and slave, and male and female still exist. Our ability to trust in God as source and summit of Life brings all the distinct elements of humanity to union in Love as members of the Body of Christ. The love in this communion is Way to rise above distinctions from our fallen nature. Friar Jude reminds us that attention to the detail of the Gospel from Luke reveals that Mary is portrayed as the greatest disciple. Don Schwager extends the blessing of Jesus to the experience of joy which is found among those who hear the Word, like Mary, and act upon it. A Catholic tradition is to invoke the intercession of Mary for peace in the world. This priority is recognized in the comments today from SusanTinley. Our Father, Our Brother Jesus and Mary set Love as the top priority. Let us pray for peace.