Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Mk 11: 27-33
June 3, 2023 | Saturday

Today’s Gospel

They [Jesus and his disciples] were once again in Jerusalem. As Jesus was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him and asked, “What authority do you have to act like this? Who gave you authority to do the things you do?”

Jesus said to them, “I will ask you a question, only one, and if you give me an answer, then I will tell you what authority I have to act like this. Was John’s preaching and baptism a work of God, or was it merely something human? Answer me.”

And they kept arguing among themselves, “if we answer that it was a work of God, he will say. ‘Why then did you not believe him?’’’ But neither could they answer before the people that the baptism of John was merely something human, for everyone regarded John as a prophet. So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know,” and Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you what authority I have to act as I do.”

Some organizations and personalities profit from giving tips and advice, and by sensationalizing the giving of information as secret guides to careers, promotions, finding love, family life, happiness, fulfillment, and other interesting topics. These guides are helpful especially for those who need them. No wonder many are willing to listen and follow certain influencers even if they provide unconventional, controversial, or questionable ideas and prescriptions. But whenever we hear of the heavenly wisdom or teachings that are handed to us by Christ through His Church, do we have the same eagerness to listen? Or do we perceive them as too constricting, traditional, irrelevant, and inapplicable to our own lives? Do we prefer the wisdom of men and of this world over the wisdom of God? /Vulnerasti, 2023