September 13, 2024 Friday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Daily Readings: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22B-27; Luke 6:39-42
The Gospel begins with a metaphor of a blind person leading another blind person, highlighting the folly of guiding others without having proper vision. This resonates deeply in a world where opinions are often shared without reflection on personal conviction.
It calls for the necessity of self-examination before offering critique to others. Jesus emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own flaws. Before we point out the minor faults in others, we must confront the significant imperfections within ourselves.
Are we acting out of a genuine desire for their growth, or are we merely projecting our insecurities and judgments onto them? The act of removing the splinter from someone else’s eye can only be done effectively when we have dealt with our own “log”, our larger issues and biases.
Every person has struggles, and we are all on a journey of growth and learning. By focusing on our shortcomings, we can cultivate empathy and patience towards others, fostering an environment where constructive critique is received in love rather than judgment.
Call to Action for Catholic Living: Let us embrace our vulnerability and with the grace of God work on it. May God help us in the journey towards perfection. Amen.
Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), a media platform of the Catholic Church, aims to share Christ. RVA started in 1969 as a continental Catholic radio station to serve Asian countries in their respective local language, thus earning the tag “the Voice of Asian Christianity.” Responding to the emerging context, RVA embraced media platforms to connect with the global Asian audience via its 21 language websites and various social media platforms.
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