Homily (Reflection) for Friday of the
Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time (I) (10th September, 2021) on the
Gospel
1Tim 1:1-2.12-14;
Ps 15:1-2.5.7-8.11. (R. cf. v.5);
Lk 6:39-42.
Topic: What a contradiction!
Jesus tells us that a blind cannot lead a blind without both falling into a pit. A fully qualified student will be like the teacher. He wonders,
Why do you see the speck in your neighbour’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Or how can you say to your neighbour, ‘Friend, let me take out the speck in your eye, when you yourself do not see the log in your own eye?’
This perfectly describes the situation we see in the world today.
Despite much noise, we have little or nothing positive to show. One might
question with Saint Paul, “Do you imagine, whoever you are, that when you judge
those who do such things and yet do them yourself, you will escape the
judgement of God?” (Rom 2:3)
Jesus concludes today’s gospel with this advice, “You
hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see
clearly to take the speck out of your neighbour’s eye.” God expects us to lead
by example, cf. 2Cor 10:11; Matt 23:3.
God’s punishment will come upon all who do not do His will and there will be no
escape, cf. 1Thess 5:3. We should
remove every speck and log that endangers people’s eyes. But for this to be
real, each person must first remove the one in his/her own eyes.
Bible Reading: 1Pt 7-11.
Thought for today: Every product reflects its maker.
Let us pray: May God help us better our world
starting from ourselves – Amen.
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