Reflections on Scripture | Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time

Join Msgr. Don Fischer as he reads and delivers a short reflection on today’s gospel, followed by 3 1/2 minutes of contemplative music and a closing prayer. Msgr. Don hopes that today’s reflection on the gospel will empower you to carry the Word in your heart throughout the day.

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Gospel
Luke 12:54-59

Jesus said to the crowds,
"When you see a cloud rising in the west
you say immediately that it is going to rain–and so it does;
and when you notice that the wind is blowing from the south
you say that it is going to be hot–and so it is.
You hypocrites!
You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky;
why do you not know how to interpret the present time?

"Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?
If you are to go with your opponent before a magistrate,
make an effort to settle the matter on the way;
otherwise your opponent will turn you over to the judge,
and the judge hand you over to the constable,
and the constable throw you into prison.
I say to you, you will not be released
until you have paid the last penny."

Reflection

The Gospel calls us to live a reflective life, to look at things clearly and see the direction that we've chosen and where it's going to lead us. What He's saying to the crowds is so interesting because He's saying, Don't you realize that you know how to read signs and yet you're not looking at what's going on.

You’re not looking at me, a servant who's come to save you and heal you, and I'm being destroyed by the temple. Don't you notice it? Don't you see what that means? Pay attention. That's the important thing.

Closing Prayer

Father, we pray for discernment for in a way to understand fully who we are and what we're doing. Bless us with this wisdom so that we can make sure that the choices that we are choosing are going to bring us life and death. And we ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Kyle Cross