Jesus denounces the hypocrisy of the Pharisees: "For they preach but they do not practice"
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Saturday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel text
Mt 23:1-12
Mt 23:1-12
"As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Christ. The greatest among you must be your servant."
Gospel's Commentary
Today it is hard to hear Jesus criticizing the scribes and Pharisees: lots of talk and little action! The first thing a good teacher, a good guide, or a good father must do is lead by example.
—People today listen more readily to those who bear witness than to those who merely teach. Let us be humble servants!