I remember our DRE and music director, Fred, telling me he picked up a splinter while working in the yard. There were small ones he couldn’t remove, and the doctor told him they had to work themselves out.
Judging others is like those little splinters that must work themselves out. Our judgmental thoughts are irritations in our minds and hearts. Yet we don’t see them as irritations, probably because we know we are right and they are wrong, at least in our minds.
We see someone, easily judge their appearance, and base our thoughts and feelings on shallow assumptions. More than likely, we don’t know their intentions, their story, or what motivates their words and behavior. We judge their morality, politics, and other choices. It’s amazing how we know it all.
Jesus tells us in today’s gospel that we will be judged as we judge others. There will be little room in our hearts for empathy toward anyone, even ourselves. When that happens, we condemn ourselves. We become more self-centered, distancing ourselves from people, even those we love most.
Acknowledging the wooden beam in our own eyes will help us see people with compassion.
Gospel Challenge:
Repentance and belief in Jesus’ compassion for us create room in our minds and hearts to understand and accept anyone, especially those who are different from us. How could we be so silly as to put things before the presence of Christ Jesus in someone? Rejoice when you meet someone different. Jesus is calling you to follow Him.
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Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily ~ Monday 12th Week in Ordinary Time
June 22, 2026, Matthew 7:1-5
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062226.cfm
Judging is Like Little Splinters.
I remember our DRE and music director, Fred, telling me he picked up a splinter while
working in the yard. There were small ones he couldn’t remove, and the doctor told him
they had to work themselves out.
Judging others is like those little splinters that must work themselves out. Our
judgmental thoughts are irritations in our minds and hearts. Yet we don’t see them as
irritations, probably because we know we are right and they are wrong, at least in our
minds.
We see someone, easily judge their appearance, and base our thoughts and feelings on
shallow assumptions. More than likely, we don’t know their intentions, their story, or
what motivates their words and behavior. We judge their morality, politics, and other
choices. It’s amazing how we know it all.
Jesus tells us in today’s gospel that we will be judged as we judge others. There will be
little room in our hearts for empathy toward anyone, even ourselves. When that
happens, we condemn ourselves. We become more self-centered, distancing ourselves
from people, even those we love most.
Acknowledging the wooden beam in our own eyes will help us see people with
compassion.
Gospel Challenge:
Repentance and belief in Jesus’ compassion for us create room in our minds and hearts
to understand and accept anyone, especially those who are different from us. How
could we be so silly as to put things before the presence of Christ Jesus in someone?
Rejoice when you meet someone different. Jesus is calling you to follow Him.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
www.bscchurch.com
www.rosminians.com
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