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Gospel Reflections for March 2 2025: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 28, 2025 By Father Dave 4 Comments

Gospel Reflections for March 2 2025

Gospel for March 2 2025 – Luke 6:39-45

Gospel Reflections for March 2 2025

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

You see that message printed on sideview car mirrors. 

I am glad that message is there. You need to know the image you see is not true, which helps you make better judgments on the road.  

A mirror reveals good news and bad. Maybe you like it when it helps you get ready in the morning but resent it when it reveals features about your face you may not like! 

Wouldn’t it be great if your mirror said, “Objects in mirror are better than they appear!”

The Gospel today presents people who do not see themselves clearly. They see a speck in another’s eye but not the log in their own! They easily find faults in other people …but never in themselves. 

We often do not like in others what is actually in our self. There is an old saying that when you point your finger at someone else, your other three fingers point back at you! We see in others what we see in our self. For example…

Once upon a time, there was a Wise Old Man sitting by the town gate. A traveler walked up and said, I am sure this town is filled with bad people. The Wise Old Man, said, Yes, that is exactly who you will find here! Later another traveler walked up and said, I am sure this town is filled with wonderful people. The Wise Old Man said, Yes, that is exactly who you will find here! 

We see people …not as they are …but as we are.

Today’s Gospel focuses on what kind of thoughts are in your heart. If they are good, then you will see goodness in those around you. If evil, then you will only see evil in people around you. 

Lent arrives on Wednesday, a great time for self-reflection and learning. Fortunately, The University Series will also begin that offers many speakers that connect faith with real life. You can see them all at theuniversityseries.org. 

I hope you decide to see every session. Remember, you can always bring a friend for free.

Lent is the time to get an accurate view of yourself. Knowing yourself well will make your journey in life safer and much more enjoyable …just as in your car with that helpful mirror.

God Bless!

Fr. Dave

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About Father Dave

Fr. Dave Heney was ordained a parish priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 1978. In 1991 he received a Masters degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from the University of Southern California. He has authored three books and founded The University Series, a Lenten adult education program. Currently he is Pastor of St. Bruno Catholic Church in Whittier, California. Learn more about Fr. Dave >>

Comments

  1. Tom Joyce says

    March 1, 2025 at 10:33 am

    Wonderful Gospel this Sunday and your Mirror Idea is great. Seeing ourselves as others see us is a revelation in Reality. This Wisdom that comes through Scripture is amazing to read.much better to Learn and put into Practice.
    I find that how we meet angry people and their complaints mirror their own faults. The Word of God expressed in these Scriptures serves to keep us in line if we put them into practice.
    Each Year as we repeat these words they still engender advice that as we age serve to help us anew in reading them.
    Happy Ash Wednesday and Help us learn from how we practice our Lenten exercises as we prepare for the Glory of Easter.

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    • Father Dave says

      March 18, 2025 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you for your insights. Yes, let’s make this a great Lent.

      Reply
  2. Franca Dornan says

    March 5, 2025 at 3:46 pm

    Love your words and love the University series!! May many people be touched with our loving God, our precious Jesus and our beautiful Blessed Mother’s l Divine, precious loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and promote our beautiful Faith and live touching others to live in Jesus’ love and peace!!! Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, franca and Dick

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    • Father Dave says

      March 18, 2025 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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