23 August 2021 - ONLY BY GRACE REFLECTIONS

#JesusDenouncesScribesAndPharisees #Hypocrisy #PietyForShow #Ascetic TOPIC: IS YOUR PIETY PURELY FOR AESTHETICS? First Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8B-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6A AND 9B Alleluia: John 10:27 Gospel: Matthew 23:13-22 In today’s gospel reading, particularly in Chapter 23, Jesus uses the harsh words, “Woe to you…” seven times in a row to rebuke the scribes and Pharisees. He calls them “blind guides,” “hypocrites,” “whitewashed tombs,” “serpents,” “brood of vipers,” and “murderers.” We reflect today on how we are leading others to Christ and how we are leading ourselves to a real and sincere desire for holiness. This is the 503rd installment of our CFC quarantine contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings. [NOTE: All the regular reflections are between 3-7 minutes long, enough time for us to ponder what God's message is for us individually and to pray that we may live them out in our lives. This video is also available on   / cfchrist   and Bong Arjonillo’s Facebook page and on You Tube. Just type ONLY BY GRACE REFLECTIONS]