Sunday – 22nd Week of Ordinary Time B
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as we gather at Holy Mass this Sunday, let us take a moment to reflect upon the readings we will hear. They each speak a powerful truth about our relationship with God and our responsibilities as His followers. In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses urges the people to hear and keep the statutes of the Lord. He emphasizes that adherence to these commandments will display their wisdom to the nations. James reminds us that all good gifts come from God, and that we are called to be doers of His word, taking action to care for the vulnerable among us. Finally, in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus challenges the Pharisaic emphasis on ritual purity, asserting that true defilement arises not from external sources, but from the intentions and thoughts that reside within our hearts.