October 15, 2025 Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Daily Readings: Romans 2:1-11; Luke 11:42-46
Paul strongly believes that the one who judges another condemns himself. God alone is the true judge. The person who judges takes the place of God and often tries to conceal his or her own faults. People tend to use this as a technique to mislead others, but one cannot afford to do so. God is kind and merciful, and His kindness is meant to lead people to repentance. Paul urges all believers to learn and practice kindness, patience, and forbearance. When he says that God will repay each one according to his or her deeds, he reminds us of Matthew 25:31–46, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy that Pope Francis has vibrantly promoted. By brushing aside self-seeking attitudes and shunning all kinds of wickedness, we bring glory and honor to God, who will grant us eternal life.
Jesus speaks strongly against the Pharisees for meticulously prioritizing, practicing, and promoting superficial rituals and religious observances over justice. Four times in five verses, He pronounces woes upon them for their way of life. There is a great divide between their external rituals and their inner attitudes. For example, they give tithes of mint, rue, and herbs of all kinds while neglecting justice and the love of God. Lacking humility, they seek name and fame and desire places of honor in the synagogues and marketplaces. Jesus also condemns lawyers for loading people with burdens hard to bear, while they themselves do not lift a finger to ease them. Sadly, there is no connection between the Law and their lifestyle. The lack of authenticity in their teaching compels Jesus to critically review their lives. Even today, it is important not to neglect the essentials while promoting religious practices.
Call to Action: Fake and non-transparent religious teachings and practices make people lose faith in God. What can I do to bring them back?
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