Gospel for October 25 2026 – Matthew 22:34–40
Gospel Reflections for October 25 2026
Jesus keeps it simple
The Bible is a big book …and not always easy to read. Maybe you’ve felt frustrated by difficult verses. You are not alone. Many have felt the same way …including those in today’s Gospel.
They come to Jesus with a tough question. They knew He often gave wise teachings, cured the sick, walked on water, and even raised the dead, so they asked if He could summarize the whole Bible into one answer.
They ask, “What is the greatest commandment?” Jesus simply responds that you are to Love God … and love others …as you love yourself. You cannot get clearer than that!
Love means that you want the authentic good for another person, as God designed us all to live. Love is not a feeling; it is a decision. Love is your decision to wish for everyone the happiness that God wants for them. You do not have to like or even associate with everyone …but you can never wish anyone harm.
Must you love bad people too? Yes, but only by wanting them to repent and change so that they will finally know the happiness and love that God wants for them. After all, Jesus came to a bad place called Earth that was filled with very sinful people precisely to show everyone His life-changing love.
Love describes who Jesus is …and why He is here. When you love God, others, and yourself, as He loves, you slowly discover yourself to be …profoundly happy!
That is why St. Bruno parish exists; to make it easy to meet the Lord, because it is His love within you that will enable you to love yourself and others just as God loves you. God only wants your lasting happiness, in good times and in bad. That is the only love that deeply satisfies.
That is why we have our School and Religious Education programs too, so that our young people can meet the Lord and learn how to face the world today.
That is why we are fundraising to build our new Parish Hall as well, so that we have more opportunities to gather together as a parish and school community.
What is the simple answer to life? Love Jesus, Others …and Yourself! Each word begins with letters that spell J.O.Y. That kind of love is a joy to have …and easy to remember!
God Bless!
Fr. Dave
Fr. Dave,
Your weekly Gospel Reflections are always excellent. Your comments today about Jesus, Others and Yourself…JOY is as the British say “Brilliant”.
I hope your pilgrimage to Israel this year went well for you and your group.
Blessings,
Roman
Yes, my 20th pilgrimage to the Holy Land was great. Everyone found it profoundly meaningful. Thanks for your kind words!
Yes, keeping it simple, not complicated.
Thank you Father
Clear and concise is always the best!
..as they saying goes.. “Nicely said”! Some things I always remember; KISS ..from my Marine Corps days, “Love is a Decision”and “God does not make Junk”, ..from our WWME team days. I will now add “JOY” to my list.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Gary and Judie
Dear Father Dave,
So true, we can live in the happiness of the wisdom and love of Jesus our Savior.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Kathleen
Well said!
Thank you so much Fr. Dave, you have awaken me once again. Greatly appreciated I needed that.
God Bless You
You are very welcome!
Love your precious words! Love our precious Faith centered on love Now we have to live it and touch others with our Jesus’ love!
Loveeeeeeee you our Father Dave! You are leading us to Heaven in loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee, franca and Dick