The Law of Love: Modern Language for Ancient Wisdom

In the Christian context the word “law” is not meant to be used as a weapon to imprison us but as a tool to set us free.

Reflecting on such key scriptural passages as:

• The Ten Commandments
• The Beatitudes
• The Lord's Prayer
• The Greatest Commandment
• 1 Corinthians 13

plus the demands of today's world, Richard Leonard, SJ enables us to tease out the many conflicting voices and see that it really is all about love and mercy.

Richard Leonard, SJ, is a Jesuit of the Australian Province. He is an educational and faith formation consultant and the Jesuit Delegate for communications. He has lectured all over the world.