Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 23:1-12In today's gospel, Jesus makes this comment about the scribes and Pharisees. “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice."
This is a harsh statement, but obviously true. Would Jesus say the same about you? Do you hold others to a standard higher than you maintain yourself?
Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner.