Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to saint Luke 12, 1-7
At that time:
So many people were crowding together
that they were trampling one another underfoot.
Jesus began to speak, first to his disciples,
“Beware of the leaven–that is, the hypocrisy–of the Pharisees.
“There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed,
nor secret that will not be known.
Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness
will be heard in the light,
and what you have whispered behind closed doors
will be proclaimed on the housetops.
I tell you, my friends,
do not be afraid of those who kill the body
but after that can do no more.
I shall show you whom to fear.
Be afraid of the one who after killing
has the power to cast into Gehenna;
yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one.
Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins?
Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God.
Even the hairs of your head have all been counted.
Do not be afraid.
You are worth more than many sparrows.”
Do not fear
1. Be careful. Sadly, I must warn you that you have to be careful of everyone, including people that help in the church. Often, there is more envy and hunger for power than love and mercy. You must be careful of hypocrisy and also pay attention, so you do not fall into hypocrisy. You must be careful of those that use God to hurt others. Please do not fall into the hypocritical attitude of the Pharisees.
2. Nothing is hidden. It is necessary to lead a transparent life. God asks for you to be open, honest, clear in order to be with Him. We are not a secret legion nor people that live in secrecy. We speak the truth, live by the truth, and we are free. If you want to be free, learn to live in the truth.
3. You are valuable. Humiliation often leads us to feel sadness and worthlessness. We are God’s children, and we are just as valuable as each of our brothers or sisters. You are worthy and so are they. We must remember that no one is superior to anyone else, we are all God’s beloved children. That is why we must not humiliate anyone; we must learn to appreciate others. Today you could pray a Rosary for someone you have humiliated or that has humiliated you. Pray the Rosary and bring forgiveness to your heart!
Remember something good is on the way!
God bless you, be with you and protect you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
