Lectionary: 441
First Reading: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14
Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy, my true child in faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me trustworthy in appointing me to the ministry. I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and an arrogant man, but I have been mercifully treated because I acted out of ignorance in my unbelief. Indeed, the grace of our Lord has been abundant, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Reflection: Paul expresses gratitude for God’s mercy, transforming him from a persecutor to an apostle, highlighting grace and faith in Christ.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11
Reflection: This psalm expresses trust in God as our refuge and guide, promising joy in His presence.
Alleluia
Reflection: This verse seeks consecration through God’s truthful word, aligning with the call to live in faith.
Gospel: Luke 6:39-42
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.”
Reflection: Jesus uses parables to teach humility and self-examination, urging disciples to address their own faults before judging others.
