“As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her he was moved with pity for her and said to her, “Do not weep.”
Daily Reflection Archives
A Wise Man Who Built His House on Rock
Jesus said in today’s gospel that, “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.”
Remove The Wooden Beam From Your Eye First
Saint Paul writes in today’s first reading for Mass that he fears, “that after having preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.” He has the right sentiment. The gospel reflects this same danger.