To do good on the sabbath or to do evil?

“Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” (MK 3: 4)

The Pharisees probably answered—nothing; you cannot do anything. But God’s idea for the sabbath was to celebrate His hard work for us, when He finished creating everything for us. Behind the sabbath we have the wonderful, free, creative and joyful gift of self. So, in the same way, our celebration of the sabbath should be focused on “to do good, save life,” rather than doing nothing.

“Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people.” (Gospel Acclamation)