The First of All Commandments - Readings for 6/4/26

About this episode

Sr. Ann reflects on the Greatest Commandment and the importance of loving God and our neighbors based on today's Gospel readings.

In today’s Gospel, a Scribe asks Jesus which is the Greatest Commandment. Jesus says it is to love the Lord your God will all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Can we say that we are fully devoted to God, or are we distracted by the ways of the world? And can we say we truly love our neighbor? Do we see them as someone who is loved by God? Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 Mark 12:28-34 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

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Host: Sr. Ann Shields

Topics covered

• Greatest Commandment
• love of God
• love of neighbor
• spiritual reflection
• Gospel readings

Keywords

• Greatest Commandment
• love God
• love neighbor
• spirituality
• Gospel
• reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14, Mark 12:28-34

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