"GOODNESS IS SEEN IN ACTIONS"
First Reading : Sirach 27: 4-7
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 54-58
Gospel Reading: Luke 6: 39-45
* First reading is from the book of Sirach. This passage has three picturesque comparisons. These comparisons explain to us that a person's speech reveals the kind of person he or she is.
* Second reading is from the first letter of St. Paul to Corinthians. In this passage Paul explains to the Christian community in Corinth and to us that the power of death is once and for all removed by Christ: by His victory over sin and death. If we persevere in doing the Lord's work we need not fear of death. When we die (the perishable) we will share in His immortality (the imperishable).
"A tree is known from its own fruit"
Today's Gospel reading is from St. Luke. This passage gives us the teachings of Jesus through a series of short parables/ sayings. Jesus tells us how we should look at the mistakes and shortcomings of others. He invites us to have a thorough introspection of ourselves in this matter.
1. A blind man cannot lead a blind man. If it happens that a blind man lead another blind man the consequences can be disastrous.
2. A disciple is not above his teacher.
3. Do not look for the speck in your brother's eye when you have a log in your eye. Finding fault with another person when we are also at fault is hypocrisy.
4. No good tree produces bad fruit. And no bad tree produces good fruit. A tree is known from the fruit it produces. So also the case with a person.
5. Finally Jesus says a good man produces good out of his good heart . Similarly an evil man produces evil out of his heart. Thus Jesus tells us that any goodness has to come from one's heart.
All the above sayings of Jesus explain to us the fact that good and evil are the product of a person's heart.
"Never criticize your neighbour until you have walked for a mile with him". - An ancient proverb.
First Reading : Sirach 27: 4-7
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 54-58
Gospel Reading: Luke 6: 39-45
* First reading is from the book of Sirach. This passage has three picturesque comparisons. These comparisons explain to us that a person's speech reveals the kind of person he or she is.
* Second reading is from the first letter of St. Paul to Corinthians. In this passage Paul explains to the Christian community in Corinth and to us that the power of death is once and for all removed by Christ: by His victory over sin and death. If we persevere in doing the Lord's work we need not fear of death. When we die (the perishable) we will share in His immortality (the imperishable).
"A tree is known from its own fruit"
Today's Gospel reading is from St. Luke. This passage gives us the teachings of Jesus through a series of short parables/ sayings. Jesus tells us how we should look at the mistakes and shortcomings of others. He invites us to have a thorough introspection of ourselves in this matter.
1. A blind man cannot lead a blind man. If it happens that a blind man lead another blind man the consequences can be disastrous.
2. A disciple is not above his teacher.
3. Do not look for the speck in your brother's eye when you have a log in your eye. Finding fault with another person when we are also at fault is hypocrisy.
4. No good tree produces bad fruit. And no bad tree produces good fruit. A tree is known from the fruit it produces. So also the case with a person.
5. Finally Jesus says a good man produces good out of his good heart . Similarly an evil man produces evil out of his heart. Thus Jesus tells us that any goodness has to come from one's heart.
All the above sayings of Jesus explain to us the fact that good and evil are the product of a person's heart.
"Never criticize your neighbour until you have walked for a mile with him". - An ancient proverb.
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