6th Sunday in Ordinary Time — 16 February 2020 (YEAR A)

We have just heard the least observed command of Our Lord in the Sermon on the Mount. Referring to oaths he taught, ‘Do not swear at all … instead let your “yes” mean yes and your “no” mean no. Whatever goes beyond these simple
words is from the Evil One.’

This is strong language. Why does Our Lord say this?

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