TODAY’S GOSPEL READING
2 MARCH, 2025
Luke 6:39-45
Jesus told his disciples a parable,
“Can a blind person guide a blind person?
Will not both fall into a pit?
No disciple is superior to the teacher;
but when fully trained,
every disciple will be like his teacher.
Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye,
but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?
How can you say to your brother,
‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,’
when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye?
You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first;
then you will see clearly
to remove the splinter in your brother’s eye.
“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit,
nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.
For every tree is known by its own fruit.
For people do not pick figs from thornbushes,
nor do they gather grapes from brambles.
A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good,
but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil;
for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.”
THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD!
REFLECTION
The disciples were about to be the teachers of the world. It was necessary for them, therefore, to prove themselves possessed of everything piety requires. They must be able to bestow upon well-instructed hearers, such correct and saving teaching, as exactly represents the truth. This they must do, as having already first received their sight and a mind illuminated with the divine light, lest they be blind leaders of the blind.
Jesus teaches about the importance of self-awareness and integrity. He warns against judging others while being blind to our own faults. He reminds us that a good tree produces good fruit, just as a good heart speaks words of kindness and wisdom. This calls us to examine our own lives, ensuring that our words and actions reflect God’s love and truth. Instead of focusing on others’ flaws, we should seek personal transformation, allowing God to purify our hearts so we can bear good fruit.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, open my eyes to my own weaknesses before I judge others. Help me to grow in humility, wisdom, and love. Purify my heart so that my words and actions may bring goodness into the lives of those around me. Let me be a tree that bears good fruit, reflecting Your grace and truth. Amen
