United States Conference of Secular institutes

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Saint Augustine

Matthew 23:23-26

Jesus here is calling for a shake-up of our religious lives, a deep examination of our consciences. For how much more comfortable it is to do the little things well than to make real sacrifices. To get all things into right perspective may cause us to face up to what we prefer to keep hidden, to extend our love to those we prefer to ignore.