Reading and meditation on the Word of God on Wednesday of the 31st week in ordinary time, November 5, 2025

Delivered by Gladys from the Parish of Saint Gabriel in the Diocese of Bandung, Indonesia. Romans 13: 8-10; Rs psalm 112: 1-2.4-5.9; Luke 14: 25-33.THE SUPREME LAWIS LOVE Our meditation today is entitled: The Supreme Law isLove. Since the time of the inauguration, the President, Vice President and theministers have really played the role of being public figures, public servants,and role models for all citizens. Their words and actions are seen by everyone.Leaders at the local levels and in private institutions also make an oath to begood servants and examples for many people. In short, they inevitably have to live in the spiritof love. The universal criterion of law is love, which is the commander inchief in the system of manners, customs and positive laws in the life ofcitizens. To be honest, the democratic system and the administration of thestate anywhere in the world, choose to be oriented towards love, if we want thecountry to be safe, just, peaceful, and prosperous for every citizen. Even the largest modern democracy like America is indire need of love. They are tired of all the political phenomena and turmoil,especially because of the actions of their leaders. Not only the United States,many countries are also facing a crisis of public trust in their leaders. Ifthere is love, then the messages and actions they convey will certainly producea sense of peace and comfort in society. Because of that love, things that deal with justiceare given a path so that justice is realized. Those related to a sense ofcomfort and security are given space to grow. If peace is sought, attention toit is optimized. Likewise, tolerance and solidarity in diversity continue to beencouraged and we need to work hard to bring it about.  Love can enter all areas of life, influence it, andthen animate everything. That means love is present in all and reigns over all.Saint Paul says in the first reading that love is the fulness of the law. OnlyGod can do all of this. So, love is God Himself. He is above all forms ofrules, norms and laws that govern all the steps of our lives. The Lord Jesus advises us today that, in situationswhere conflict occurs because of existing differences, the best way is toabandon or detach ourselves from the egos of each other that tend to sharpenconflict. We must rise to a higher level, that is, God's own love is the mainreference. Only then can we find solutions for our lives.Let us pray. In the name of the Father... God the Father inheaven, save us from all situations of conflict and opposition only by gettingrid of every very strong self-interest, so that we can live together in thespirit of Your love. Our Father who art in heaven... In the name of the Father...