Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Mark 12: 38-44

June 6, 2026 | Saturday

Today’s Gospel 

As he was teaching, he also said to them, “Beware of those teachers of the law, who enjoy walking around in long robes and being greeted in the marketplace; and who like to occupy reserved seats in the synagogues; and the first places at feasts. They even devour the widow’s and the orphan’s goods, while making a show of long prayers. How severe a sentence they will receive!”

Jesus sat down opposite the temple treasury, and watched the people dropping money into the treasury box; and many rich people put in large offerings. But a poor widow also came and dropped in two small coins.

Then, Jesus called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all those who gave offerings. For all of them gave from their plenty; but she gave from her poverty, and put in everything she had, her very living.”

 Today’s Reflection

Jesus denounces the hypocrisy of the religious leaders and criticizes them for their insincerity and pretenses. False teachers are those who hide their evil doings by pretending to be good and caring. Jesus wants us to be true to our words and actions. There are moments when our behaviors contrast with our faith. Hypocrisy is when we do and say things that are completely opposite to our faith.

We tend to become engrossed with maintaining our own self-image that are acceptable and praiseworthy. We long for prestige, titles, and honors just to feel important and appreciated. We desire to be recognized and applauded for our good works. But God seems to be unimpressed by showing off our good deeds. Appearances are often hypocritical and insincere. On the other hand, our work for the Lord, however small, will certainly be pleasing to God if it comes from a pure heart.

/Vulnerasti, 2026