Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Matthew 25:31-46

## Roman Catholic Lens Reading of Matthew 25:31-46

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

In the Roman Catholic Lens tradition, we read Matthew 25:31-46 as a vivid illustration of the Last Judgment, emphasizing the importance of works of mercy as a response to the grace we receive. This passage underscores our call to see Christ in the 'least of these,' recognizing that through our acts of love and compassion, we encounter Jesus himself. The text is a profound reminder of the incarnational reality that Christ is present in the poor and suffering, calling us to active participation in the corporal works of mercy, which the Church has long taught as essential expressions of our faith in action.

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