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    Matthew 22:37 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Matthew 22:37, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Love

    “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”

    — Matthew 22:37

    Meaning of Matthew 22:37

    Matthew 22:37 commands love of God with heart, soul, and mind. The whole person is addressed, including the mind that argues and the heart that wanders. Put prayer ahead of one comfort you usually choose first.

    More on this theme: Bible verses about love.

    A prayer with Matthew 22:37

    Lord my God, I love you with heart, soul, and mind. Gather the part of me that keeps wandering off. Amen.

    Where Matthew 22:37 sits in Scripture

    Matthew presents Jesus as the teacher of the kingdom. A verse from this Gospel usually sits inside a sermon, a parable, or a moment when Jesus says what following him costs. On Sunday, December 20, 2026, Matthew 22:37 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Matthew 22:37 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Matthew 22:37

    How much of me does Matthew 22:37 claim?

    December 20, 2026 is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, and Matthew 22:37 commands love of God with all your heart, soul, and mind. The whole person is addressed, including the mind that argues and the heart that wanders, in the last days before Christmas.

    What does 'all' rule out?

    A divided love that gives God a slice and keeps the rest for a lesser lord. Advent's last Sunday is a poor time to love God with the leftovers.

    How do I love God with heart, soul, and mind today?

    Put prayer ahead of one comfort you usually choose first. Gather the wandering part on purpose. Let the approaching feast find a less divided love.