Gospel: Matthew 7:1-5
Do not judge; and you will not be judged. In the same way you judge others, you will be judged; and the measure you use for others will be used for you. Why do you look at the speck
in your brother’s eye, and not see the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Come, let me take the speck from your eye,’ as long as that plank is in your own? Hypocrite,
remove the plank out of your own eye; then, you will see clearly, to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye.
Reflection
We, too, are imperfect.
Our reading invites us to reflect deeply on how we judge others. The Lord tells us, "Do not judge, and you will not be judged." This message is not an invitation to overlook wrongdoing but a reminder to approach others with the same grace we hope to receive. Often, we notice the flaws in others more clearly than in ourselves, quickly pointing out their mistakes while ignoring our own. When we judge harshly, we forget that we, too, are imperfect. If we view others through a lens of grace, recognizing that we share the same struggles and failings, we can build relationships
rooted in compassion rather than in criticism. Jesus challenges us to examine ourselves honestly and address our shortcomings before attempting to correct others. By doing so, we cultivate a
spirit of humility, empathy, and love, seeing others as fellow travelers needing grace just as we do.
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