Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Luke 12: 1-7
October 17, 2025 | Friday

Today’s Gospel

Meanwhile, such a numerous crowd had gathered that they crushed one another. Then Jesus spoke to his disciples in this way, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered that will not be uncovered; or hidden, that will not be made known. Whatever you have said in darkness will be heard in daylight, and what you have whispered in hidden places, will be proclaimed from housetops.

I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who put to death the body and, after that, can do no more. But I will tell you whom to fear: Fear the one who, after killing you, is able to throw you into hell. This one you must fear. Don’t you buy five sparrows for two pennies? Yet not one of them has been forgotten by God. Even the hairs of your head have been numbered. Don’t be afraid! Are you less worthy in the eyes of God than many sparrows?

Today’s Reflection

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus warns the disciples about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. Jesus expresses the term the “Yeast of the Pharisees,” which is described as a dangerous influence on the soul, corruptible and pervasive. It highlights the importance of our integrity of character as genuine followers of God rather than showing the façade of our religious practices. As genuine followers of God, we have to put our trust in God with authenticity and purity of heart.

/Vulnerasti, 2025