Today’s Catholic Reflection
In Ephesians, the author encourages the community to practice kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. These qualities reflect the love God has shown through Christ. Believers are reminded to steer clear of immorality, greed, and inappropriate speech. They are called to live in a way that matches their identity as children of light. The passage highlights the importance of remembering their transformation from darkness to light.
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus heals a woman who had been crippled for eighteen years. This miracle occurs while he teaches in a synagogue on the Sabbath. The synagogue leader criticizes Jesus for healing on this holy day. In response, Jesus points out the hypocrisy of valuing rules over compassion. He that the woman, a daughter of Abraham, deserves to be freed from her suffering. His words silence the critics and bring joy to those witnessing the miracle.