Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 / Matthew 5:17-19
The new translation of the Roman Missal came into effect last year in November.
It was a revised translation of the former edition of the Roman Missal and its purpose was to elevate the language so that it is more faithful to the Latin text.
Yet the new translation also caused some unsettlement among the clergy and the laity, maybe more so for the clergy.
The formulae for the prayers were changed, some greater some lesser, and the responses of the laity were also changed.
Having been used to the earlier translation for around 40 years, it was a case of old habits dying hard.
But the clergy were reminded to be faithful to the text of the new translation of the Roman Missal.
It may seem to be a small issue yet the implication is about obedience.
As Jesus said in the gospel, the man who infringes even one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be considered the least in the kingdom of heaven; but the man who keeps and teaches them will be considered great in the kingdom of heaven.
Whether it is about commandments or rules and regulations, the underlying factor is about obedience especially when it comes to the smaller directives.
That will be a measure of where we are in the kingdom of heaven.