The Greatest Commandment: Loving God and Neighbor – Understanding the Law of Love

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In this powerful homily, we explore the question once asked of Christ: “Master, what is the greatest commandment?” Journey through Scripture as we uncover how Jesus fulfills—not abolishes—the Law, by infusing it with divine love itself. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Leviticus 19:18, and Matthew 22:36-40, this sermon reveals that all the Law and the Prophets hang on love. Without love, even the Law is empty. Discover how Christ came not to replace the commandments, but to fill them with the essence of God — Love Himself. Framed by the wisdom of St. Francis de Sales, we are reminded that God’s love is gentle yet mighty, never forced but freely given. Before we can love God, we must first consent to be loved by Him. 🙏 Key themes include: The true meaning behind “Love the Lord your God with all your heart.” Why the Law without love is meaningless. Understanding Deus est caritas — God is love. The difference between human affection and divine agape. How to let God love you first, before loving others rightly. St. Francis de Sales on divine love and grace. 📖 Scripture References: Deuteronomy 6:4–5 • Leviticus 19:18 • Matthew 5:17 • Matthew 22:36–40 • 1 John 4:19 💬 Reflection Question: Do you allow God to love you as He wishes to love you — or only as you think you should be loved? 🙏 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – In the Name of the Father 00:24 – The Question That Begins It All 01:10 – The Greatest Commandment 02:00 – Jesus Speaks to the Pharisees 02:46 – The Shema and the Law 03:25 – Leviticus and Loving Your Neighbor 04:00 – All the Law and the Prophets Hang on Love 05:01 – Something Greater Than the Law 06:18 – Christ Fulfills the Law 07:07 – The Essence of God – “Deus est Caritas” 08:01 – The Law in God, Through God 08:55 – The Pharisees’ Missing Knowledge 09:45 – Why We Follow the Law 10:03 – David and the Messiah 10:24 – Understanding God as Love 11:17 – We Love Because He First Loved Us 12:27 – Consent to Be Loved 13:35 – St. Francis de Sales on Divine Love 14:40 – The Sweetness of the Law 15:04 – Divine Love Is the Source of Goodness 15:46 – Quality Over Quantity 16:17 – Let God Love You First 16:41 – Reflecting Divine Love 17:02 – Final Wisdom of St. Francis de Sales 17:23 – Closing Blessing #CatholicHomily #TraditionalCatholic #GreatestCommandment #LoveOfGod #LoveYourNeighbor #GodIsLove #StFrancisDeSales #CatholicFaith #GospelReflection #JesusChrist #CatholicSermon #DeusEstCaritas #HolyGhost #ScriptureReflection #CatholicTeaching #FaithAndLove #TridentineMass #LatinMass #CatholicSpirituality #Homily For more from this parish please visit https://www.institute-christ-king.org/wausau-sermons & please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Follow the Institute of Christ the King on... Facebook: facebook.com/ICKSP Twitter: twitter.com/ICKSP Instagram: instagram.com/ICKSP 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod

Topics

• Love & Compassion
• Obedience
• Relationships