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GOSPEL POWER | AUGUST 21, 2021 - SATURDAY
GOSPEL POWER | AUGUST 21, 2021 - Saturday- 20th Week in Ordinary Time
1st Reading: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 128 – See how the Lord blesses those who fear him.
Gospel: Mt 23:1-12 1
Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them. They do all their deeds to be seen by others; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have people call them rabbi. But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all students. And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father — the one in heaven. Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah. The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Reflection:
All authority comes from God and is a sacred trust (cf. Jn 19:11a; Rom 13:1b). Jesus affirms this truth in acknowledging the authority of the scribes and Pharisees as successors of Moses. But at the same time, Jesus instructs his hearers to discern, judge and distinguish between the teaching that proceeds from the authority vested on these leaders and the example-of-life that exposes the flaws of their character. The former is binding, but the latter is to be rejected. This practical instruction of Jesus is very relevant for us who experience intensely the ambiguities of leadership in all spheres of human life. The call of Jesus is to be discerning, to be wisely discriminating as we endeavor to obey human leaders according to our conscience.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, grant us a keen awareness that we owe our ultimate loyalty and obedience to the Source and Giver of all authority. Amen.
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GOSPEL POWER | AUGUST 21, 2021 - Saturday- 20th Week in Ordinary Time
1st Reading: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 128 – See how the Lord blesses those who fear him.
Gospel: Mt 23:1-12 1
Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them. They do all their deeds to be seen by others; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have people call them rabbi. But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all students. And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father — the one in heaven. Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah. The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Reflection:
All authority comes from God and is a sacred trust (cf. Jn 19:11a; Rom 13:1b). Jesus affirms this truth in acknowledging the authority of the scribes and Pharisees as successors of Moses. But at the same time, Jesus instructs his hearers to discern, judge and distinguish between the teaching that proceeds from the authority vested on these leaders and the example-of-life that exposes the flaws of their character. The former is binding, but the latter is to be rejected. This practical instruction of Jesus is very relevant for us who experience intensely the ambiguities of leadership in all spheres of human life. The call of Jesus is to be discerning, to be wisely discriminating as we endeavor to obey human leaders according to our conscience.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, grant us a keen awareness that we owe our ultimate loyalty and obedience to the Source and Giver of all authority. Amen.