Bible Reflections I 10.07.2022 - SUNDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 15

Readings 

           I - Deu. 30: 10-14

          II - Col. 1: 15-20 

         III - Lk. 10: 25-37 

                           

LOVE GOD IN THE NEIGHBOUR 

In the first reading Moses exhorts the people to obey God in the observance of His commandments viz. to love the Lord God with the mind, heart, soul and strength. The people of Israel talked about the law when they sat home, talking while walking along the road, they were reminded when they sat down or got up, had them as symbols on their hands and bound them on their foreheads (Deu. 6: 8). Therefore as Moses says they need not go far off nor beyond the sea to hear his commands.  

Jesus is the Word made flesh and as St. Paul says in the second reading, Jesus is the image of the unseen God. Jesus the Son of God adds one more quoting from Leviticus, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself” (Lev. 19:18), the crux of the Ten Commandments: Love of God and Love of Neighbour and marks as methodology to inherit eternal life. Jesus in the Gospel passage of the day explains the lawyer about who is our neighbour. Our neighbour is the one in need of our help. Today we are prone to help only whom we know and do not want to risk ourselves helping others as did the Samaritan in the Gospel. We either concentrate more on clicking ‘selfies’ and making them viral or crave for creating publicity in extending our helping hand. Jesus today exhorts us to love God in our neighbours for inheriting eternal life.

Bible Reflections I 09.07.2022 - SATURDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 14

Readings 

           I - Is. 6: 1-8 

          II - Mt. 10: 24-33 

                           

STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT

In today’s Gospel passage Jesus equips the disciples with every detail of the consequences of following him. He predicts the possibilities of disheartening and desolate moments that they have to encounter. He also encourages them with his own life example of how he is being branded though he was the Son of God and was going about doing only good. Jesus highlights their preciousness, worth and assured protection of God saying: “even the hairs of your head are all numbers” and invites them to dare to be his followers in their words and deeds.

We are the followers of Jesus Christ our Lord. I know quite a number of Christians who endure the pain of branding, isolation, harassment, tortures and troubles because they are honest, truthful, loving, kind and upright; and shun from being carried away by the current. Yet, are joyful and convinced of values that they stand for. Take courage! The sufferings on account of Christ will merit serenity and peace in this life and an eternal joy and glory in the life to come. For those Christians who are prone to the flow of current let the Gospel passage inspire to reposition their life to align as per the Gospel requirement. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, give us the courage to stand for your values”.

Bible Reflections I 08.07.2022 - FRIDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 14

Readings 

           I - Hos. 14: 1-9 

          II - Mt. 10: 16-23 

                           

THE GOSPEL IS A SIGN OF CONTRADICTION

There is always a steadfast strife between good and bad, virtue and vices, and light and darkness. One always trying to overpower the other. In today’s Gospel passage Jesus gives a terrible metaphor to portray the sufferings that a disciple has to undergo on account of proclaiming the Gospel message of freedom, fraternity and Justice amidst the world of selfishness, slavery and injustice: “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves”. Jesus cautions the disciples about the challenges and the risks that they had to endure even from their family members on account of the apostolic endeavour. But Jesus encourages and enthuses them with the assurance of the presence of the Holy Spirit with them to assist and guide them. 

The Good News is the sign of contradiction for it says: to love the neighbour as oneself (Mt. 22:39), to love the enemies (Mt. 5: 44), to pray for those who persecute (5: 44), to be peace makers (Mt. 5:9)... The Christian living should reflect the selfless life of Christ that is incongruent and incompatible with the selfish driven world. Therefore credible Christian living inherits persecutions and sufferings for its followers. Stand sturdy for the Spirit of the Lord is with us to assist and guide us. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, give me the courage to follow you with a resolute mind and heart”

Bible Reflections I 07.07.2022 - THURSDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 14

Readings 

           I - Hos. 11: 1-4, 8-9 

          II - Mt. 10: 7-15 

                           

THE PPT OF DISCIPLESHIP

In today’s Gospel passage Jesus speaks about the PPT of discipleship: Proclaiming the Good News, Performing miracles and Trusting in the Providence.  After choosing the disciples Jesus commissions them to go and proclaim that the Kingdom of God was at hand.  He gives them power to perform miracles: to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers and to cast out demons. Jesus exhorts them for an utmost trust in the Providence than concentrating on even the basic requirements viz. bag, tunics, sandals or a staff.

Only those who trust in the Lord will be able to focus on God and his work than on themselves.  Don Bosco accommodated countless boys as they entered his oratory, Mother Theresa embraced so many destitute of Calcutta and the huge Christian Medical College was a humble beginning of Ida Scudder.  These disciples of Jesus placed their trust not on themselves but on God and through their lives proclaimed the Gospel effectively loud and clear.  If we trust in the Lord and abandon unto Him, our lives would become a powerful proclamation of the Gospel, making miracles in the lives of many.  Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, I trust in you”

Bible Reflections I 06.07.2022 - WEDNESDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 14

Readings 

           I - Hos. 10: 1-3, 7-8, 12 

          II - Mt. 10: 1-7 

                           

CHOSEN WITH A COMMISSION

The Gospel according to St. Mark says, “Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him” (Mk. 3: 13). The disciples were purely of the choice of Jesus. These disciples might not have been the best choice to be counted for the ultimate core group but Jesus chooses these people. To the chosen twelve Jesus with the delegation of authority summons them to cast out unclean spirits, cure the disease and to heal the sick. But the appeared to be unworthy choice of disciples, after the resurrection of Jesus dared to proclaim about him even at the cost of their lives. 

We are specially chosen by Jesus through our Baptism with the commission to become the messengers of the Good News viz. love, peace and joy. Can we say that in our presence there is always love, peace and joy? Pray for the grace of God to help us become credible Christians and the followers of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, help us to become the effective messengers of the Good News”.

Bible Reflections I 05.07.2022 - TUESDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 14

Readings 

           I - Hos. 8: 4-7, 11-13 

          II - Mt. 9: 32-38 

                           

FOCUS ON DOING GOOD

Today’s Gospel passage is about two types of reactions towards the healing of a demoniac who was also mute, The crowds were amazed and said, “Never has anything like this been seen in Israel” but the Pharisees said, “By the ruler of demons he casts out demons”. Jesus was neutral to both the comments and was concerned about his mission and ministry. His focus was always in doing good to the people. He had great compassion on the crowds that was harassed and helpless and asked the people to pray to God for many more people to be sent to work for them.  

We are very particular at the remarks made at us. We do not wish to be negatively commented. We desire for positive and elating comments. Our focus often is on name, fame, popularity and publicity. Through this Gospel passage Jesus inspires us to seek reward from above and not from the people around us by fixing our focus on accomplishing all that God wants of us. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, help me to be focused on things from above”.

Bible Reflections I 04.07.2022 - MONDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 14

Readings 

           I - Hos. 2: 16-18, 21-22 

          II - Mt. 9: 18-26 

                           

FAITH AND POSITIVITY MAKE MIRACLE HAPPEN

Faith and positivity are intertwined. Where there is faith there will also be positivity and vice versa. Positivity and faith make miracles happen. In today’s Gospel passage, both the leader of the synagogue and the woman suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years had firm faith and were positively determined that the miracle would happen: “My daughter will live” and “I will be made well”. Miracle did happen. The girl was raised to life and the woman was made well. 

In the letter of St. James we read, “You must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the see, blown and tossed by the wind” (Jas. 1:6). When the prayers are not answered, examine the quality of belief that the request will be granted. In the silence of our hearts let us repeat the prayer of the man who brought the possessed boy to Jesus for healing as often as possible: “Lord I believe, help my unbelief” (Mk. 9: 24)

Bible Reflections I 03.07.2022 - SUNDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 14

Readings 

           I - Is. 66: 10-14 

          II - Gal. 6: 14-18 

         III - Lk. 10: 1-12, 17-20

                  

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE

Today the Church celebrates the fest of St. Thomas, the ardent apostle of Jesus and the apostle of India, Who walked on the shores of Kerala and Chennai proclaiming the good news. He belonged to simple fishers’ folk from Galilee and was called by Jesus to follow him. That he did whole heartedly and showed even greater courage and generosity than the other eleven.

 

When Jesus told, “Let us go to Judea”, Thomas solemnly stated “Let us go too and die with him”. The doubting disciple was not one to say that he had understood when in fact he had not. When Jesus said. “You know the way to the place where I am going”, Thomas retorted saying “Lord we do not know where you are going, so how can we know the way”.  

The straight forward reaction of St. Thomas to the testimony of his companions regarding the resurrection of the Lord, “unless I see the holes that the nails made in his hands and put my finger into the holes they made and unless I can put my hand into his side, I refuse to believe”. When finally Jesus appeared to St. Thomas, he confirmed his faith saying, “My Lord and my God”. The feast enlighten on the fact that the slow surrender of St. Thomas is more comforting and strengthening to our faith than the ready acceptance of the believing apostles. From a doubter of the Lord and from a feeble faith, God had transformed the faith of St. Thomas into one that was firm and true, to the point that he was even ready to lay down his life for the sake of the Lord and standing true to his faith. May we pick up inspirations from St. Thomas, the apostle to transcend from our human frailties with utmost acceptance, for a greater transformation.

Bible Reflections I 02.07.2022 - SATURDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 13

Readings 

           I - Amos 9: 11-15

          II - Mt. 9: 14-17

                  

BE OPEN TO THE TRUTH

The Gospel passage of the day is about the disciples of John the Baptist questioning Jesus why his disciples do not fast while the disciples of the Pharisees and John the Baptist fast. Self-righteousness and close-mindedness prevented the disciples of John the Baptist from discovering the long awaited Messiah in Jesus. In their self-righteousness, they focused on fasting than on the reality that was happening. They were close-minded that they failed to discover the Messiah in Jesus though they witnessed the deaf hear, dumb speak, lame walk and the dead being raised to life. 

If we fail to read the reality with an open mind and heart, holding fast to self-righteousness, we will like the disciples of John the Baptist will certainly end up in missing the truth. Being first Saturday, we remember our Blessed Mother Mary today. She was the humble handmaid of the Lord, yielding herself unto God’s will with an open mind and heart. In her humility and pliability brought forth the saviour to world. May mother Mary help us to be humble and adaptable to accept the truth as it come.

Bible Reflections I 01.07.2022 - FRIDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 13

Readings 

           I - Amos 8: 4-6, 9-12

          II - Mt. 9: 9-13

                  

EMBRACE EVERYONE IN LOVE

Only an architect can see a marvelous statue in the mass of a stone, only an architect can see an awesome art in the collage of colors, and only a potter can see his magnificent masterpiece in the mere clay. The invisible is visible to these persons because they are passionate about their interests and visionaries of their profession. Today’s Gospel passage is about the call of Matthew the tax collector. To the eyes of the people around Matthew was a tax collector and a sinner. But Jesus saw a disciple in the person of Matthew. He invites him to be his follower, goes to dine with him, befriends him with his love and acceptance, and where after Matthew becomes Jesus’ disciple and an evangelist.  

Branding and labeling people are not uncommon these days. We are rash in our judgment of people and are quick in branding them negatively. This might curb the personalities and doom them to destruction. Like Jesus our Master, promote and foster life. Understand, accept, encourage, motivate and appreciate others so that they can actualise their potential and grow up to be someone in alignment with the Plan of God. For this we need a loving heart like Jesus, our Lord, Being the first Friday, let us as Jesus, to give us a large heart like him to embrace all and exclude none. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like yours”.

Bible Reflections I 30.06.2022 - THURSDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 13

Readings 

           I - Acts 7: 10-17

          II - Mt. 9: 1-8

                  

TO APPRECIATE IS TO GLORIFY GOD

There are various ways of responding to the good accomplished. Self-righteous people find fault, proud people ignore, and simple people esteem. In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus makes the paralytic walk - a miracle indeed. The jealousy of the proud and self-righteous scribes prevented them from looking beyond to appreciate Jesus. At the same time, the crowd around, the simple people, glorified God for such a miraculous act of Jesus.  

Often we are unable to appreciate others because of our pride, jealousy, selfishness, ego, and the attitude of self-righteousness. Through these attitudes of ours, we make life difficult for ourselves and others. This is why Jesus says, “Unless you become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Mt. 18:3). Appreciating is not only value addition to others but we add value to ourselves and glorify God as well. Let the Gospel passage help us to enlighten us to appreciate the good in others. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, give me a great heart to go beyond myself and value others”.

Bible Reflections I 29.06.2022 - WEDNESDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 13

Readings 

           I - Acts 12: 1-11

          II - 2 Tim. 4: 6-8, 17-18

         III - Mt. 16: 13-19

                  

PETER AND PAUL, Apostles (Solemnity)

Today the Church solemnises the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, the pillars of the Church. Peter was a fisherman and Paul was a Jewish fanatic. Peter did not have much for his credential while Paul was a learned Jew hailing from a sophisticated family. God chose both of them with a special mission for each of them: Peter to be the leader of the Church and the apostle to the Jews and Paul to be the apostle of the Gentiles. But both of them were ardent apostles, vehement preachers of the Good News, and above all courageous martyrs for Christ. They proclaimed Christ convincingly that it infuriated the religious leaders who instigated the government officials to get away with them. As a result, St. Peter was crucified upside down and St. Paul was beheaded. Both of them endured all hardships with a hope of an eternal crown of glory that awaited them in Paradise.  

Peter convincingly says, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (Jn. 6:68). Paul daringly declares, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Cor. 11:1). Let the celebration of the feast help us to stand by the Word of the Lord and live by the example of the legendry Christian living of St. Paul. The day is also celebrated as Pope’s Day. Offer generous prayers for our Holy Father Pope Francis and the Church as well. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer, “Lord Jesus, bless our Church and bless our Pope”.

Bible Reflections I 28.06.2022 - TUESDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 13

Readings 

           I - Amos 3: 1-8, 4: 11-12

          II - Mt. 8: 23-27

                  

PROVE YOUR FAITH 

Today’s Gospel passage is about Jesus calming the sea. The windstorm that arose on the sea besides battering the boat shattered the faith of the disciples as well. With the wonder worker and the miracle maker in their boat they would have neither feared nor worried, but woke up the Lord of life saying, “Lord save us! We are perishing”. This is why Jesus calls them“People of little faith”.

God strengthens us with the assurance of “I am with you” statements throughout the Scripture. Perhaps we have even experienced the amazing presence of God amidst us at all times of trials and difficulties. Still when we encounter any problem we are prone to give up our faith yielding ourselves into the grip fear. Stop being agitated and anxious, stand sturdy in the Lord and prove your faith in him for we are his loving children and never will he let us to be perished. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer, “Lord Jesus give us the gift of faith”

Bible Reflections I 27.06.2022 - MONDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 13

Readings 

           I - Amos 2: 6-10, 13-16

          II - Mt. 8: 18-22

                  

FOLLOW THE LORD... 

Today’s Gospel reading is about following the Lord with utmost availability and undivided heart. The Scribe wishes to follow Jesus and Jesus, instead of responding him with a ‘yes’ or ‘no’, explains the uncertainty of the availability of even the basic needs, meaning to express the hardship involved in following him. To the other one who consented to follow him after burying his parents, Jesus says, “leave the dead to bury their own dead”, meaning to say that the discipleship demands for an undivided heart that has no other focus but the life, teaching and the mission of Jesus.    

As Christians we are called to be the disciples of Jesus following him in his life and teaching. This demands singleness and seriousness of purpose. Singleness of purpose is to live like him despite all risks and sufferings. Seriousness of purpose is to be concerned about living the teachings of the Lord. Let us be ready to take up any risk concerning to live by the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus give me the courage to follow you at all times”.

Bible Reflections I 25.06.2022 - SATURDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 12

Readings 

           I - Lam. 2: 2, 10-14, 18-19

          II - Lk. 2: 41-51

                  

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (Memorial)

The feast of the immaculate heart of Mary follows the feast of the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Jesus is the perfect reflection of God’s love and Mother Mary, the perfect reflection of the Heart of her son Jesus. Her heart was always aglow with the fire of love for God and for the humankind. When Simeon said, “And a sword will pierce your very soul” (Lk. 2: 35) and when the boy Jesus at the temple said, “Why did you seek me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business?”, Mary neither made any resistance nor did she show any reaction but kept all these things in her heart and pondering, unreservedly yielding to the will of the Father in Heaven. Her focus was on God and her concern was in accomplishing God’s will. Her love for fellow human beings is admirable and appreciable. At the wedding feast of Cana, Mary sensed about the shortage of wine and unassumingly sorted and solved the problem through her son Jesus (Jn. 2: 1-12). Mary was present in the upper room with the fearful and hopeless disciples after the death of Jesus, with her powerful and supporting presence (Acts. 1:14). Mary is the perfect model for love of God and love of neighbour that kept her immaculate in her concern for God and his people.     

May the celebration of the feast help us to examine where and what have we fixed our hearts upon. If on God and his people, like mother Mary, then we are on the right track witnessing the love of God, if not, pray that our blessed mother help us in keeping our heart aglow with love for God and His people. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Immaculate heart of Mary, Make us pure in love for God and his people”.

Bible Reflections I 24.06.2022 - FRIDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 12

Readings 

           I - Ezk. 34: 1-6

          II - Rom. 5: 5-11

         III - Lk. 15: 3-7

                  

SACRED HEART OF JESUS (Solemnity)

The solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the epitome of the absolute love of God for the humankind. The heart of Jesus especially beats for the lost, the injured, the strayed and the weak as we read in the first reading and as we read in the Gospel reading that he goes to their recue with an ardent love and anxiety like that of a Good Shepherd in manifesting the love of God for His people. The despised, like the tax collectors; the abandoned, like the lepers who lived in the gallows; the oppressed, like the women and the children; the sinners, like the woman caught in adultery; the outcast, like the Samaritans; the traitor, like Judas; the betrayer, like Peter; the religious fanatic, like Saul and everyone are individually precious to Jesus. As the second reading says, perhaps for a good person one would dare to die, but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners.

In response to the unfathomable love of God, let the celebration of the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus inflame our hearts with love and devotion. Jesus was the manifestation of God’s love for us, resolve as Christians, to manifest the love of Jesus in our thoughts, words, activities and dealings. Become a channel of God’s love to all who come in contact with us so that, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (Jn. 13: 35) be witnessed through our Christian living. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like yours”

Bible Reflections I 23.06.2022 - THURSDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 12

Readings 

           I - 2 Kings. 24: 8-17

          II - Mt. 7: 21-29

                           

STOP BUILDING CASTLES IN THE AIR

Today’s Gospel passage is about who will enter the kingdom of heaven. Jesus says that not all who call “Lord, Lord” but the one who does that will of God alone will enter the kingdom of heaven. Calling on the name of the Lord, working wonders and spending the time in prayer alone tantamount to building a house on sand. On the other hand, adhering to the Word of God and accomplishing the same in life is like a man who built his house on the rock. The former presumes himself to be a religious while in reality he is not and the hope he had built up based on his works of religiosity would vain and vanish when he is before the Lord on his final encounter. The latter who lives by God’s word, with an utmost trust accomplishing his will in his life would for sure inherit the eternal kingdom of God.

In the light of this passage, let us examine our lives. If we believe that our days of fasting, hours of praying and the amount of giving will make us righteous before God, it will be like building castles in the air leaving us helpless and hopeless on our judgment day before the Lord. On the other hand, come what may, courageously commit to His Words and submit to His will we will appear righteous before the Lord inheriting His eternal kingdom. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, give me the courage to surrender to your will”.

Bible Reflections I 22.06.2022 - WEDNESDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time - Sunday: Week 12

Readings 

           I - 2 Kings 22: 8-13, 23: 1-3

          II - Mt. 7: 6, 12-14

                  

A TREE IS KNOWN BY ITS FRUIT

A tree is identified by the fruit it bears is the crux of the Gospel passage of the day. A good tree bears good fruit and the bad tree bears bad fruit. Thoughts and attitudes define deeds and vibes of a person. If a person is full of God and Godly stuff, he will do only those things that pleases God. If otherwise, he will be carried away like a twig in the wind by the current of the counter values of the world.  

One can never pretend to be good for everything will be revealed in the long run. But how to identify that we are good trees? It’s simple. The values of love, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal. 5: 22-23) present in us would testify that we are good tress bearing good fruit for the glory of God. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Holy Spirit Lord, fill us with your gifts, give us the courage to co-operate with your grace with determination so as to yield your fruits in our daily life”

Bible Reflections I 21.06.2022 - TUESDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 12

Readings 

           I - 2 Kings 19: 9-11, 14-21, 31-36

          II - Mt. 7: 6, 12-14

                  

CHOOSE THE NARROW GATE

The gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction while the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life. Many choose the broad gate because it is easy and cozy; and only few do choose the narrow gate because it is demanding, difficult, tiring and costing. The path proposed by Jesus is not easy because his teaching based on the Law of Love contradicts the values proposed by the world. The choice is ours.  

Everyone desires for a happy-go-lucky living. Merriment and enjoyment is all that one craves for as long as they are here on the earth forgetting that there is life that is real and eternal based on our conduct of our life here. Don’t get deceived by the mirage of false happiness that results in destruction. Though we might have to endure suffering on account of choosing the right path, we will still find peace and consolation, the peace of the Lord that this world cannot give, in treading the same. Choose narrow gate and choose life for a happy and peaceful living here and in the eternal world next.

Bible Reflections I 20.06.2022 - MONDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 12

Readings 

           I - 2 Kings 17: 5-8, 13-15, 18

          II - Mt. 7: 1-5

                  

LOVE OTHERS AS YOURSELF

“Love your neighbour as yourself” (Mt. 22: 39) is the crux of the Gospel passage today. Though we are weak and culpable, we least desire to be judged by anybody. But we are often rash in our criticism, calculations and judgment towards others. In today’s Gospel passage Jesus says, “For with the judgment you make you will be judged”. When we are prone to judge others let us apply the strategy Jesus followed in the case of the woman caught in adultery was brought to him by those men who wanted to stone her to death: “He that is without sin among you, let him cast a stone at her” (Jn. 8: 7).

We are liberal to ourselves but very strict towards others like those Scribes and the Pharisees. If anyone wish to exceed in righteous than that of the Scribes and the Pharisees, stop judging others and start judging yourself. Correct your mistakes first than correcting others. This is Christian living.  

Task: whenever we are tempted to criticise or judge others, let us hold and examine ourselves projecting those criticism or accusations upon us.

Prayer: “Lord Jesus, help me to love my neighbour as myself”