Liturgy - Week 5: Saturday

Matthew 5:23-24

Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that yours brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother and then come and offer your gift.

St. John Chrysostom

What increasing love is this towards man! God is not concerned about personal honor to Him if it means we lack love towards our brothers and sisters! This is His will, to give great amounts of love, considering it the greatest sacrifice, for without it our sacrifice is not accepted! If you are making a mental prayer (and are angry with your brother), it is better for you to leave your prayer, and reconcile with (apologize to) your brother, and at this point you offer your prayer.”