REFRAIN FROM JUDGING.

Monday of Second Week of Lent Year C Luke 6:36-38 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned” Jesus stresses the primary importance of good relationships with others. We are reminded today not to condemn others. Why? Because judging others is a way of making ourselves feel better than others. It is actually covering up our own weaknesses. Before you judge others make sure that you are perfect. Today, we are challenged to be merciful for mercy is the second name of love. Judging others does not define who they are, it defines who we are. “If you judge people you have no time to love them” says Mother Teresa. Friends, let us practice fraternal charity in our thoughts by avoiding judging evil of any one without certain foundation. We need to know the actual story first before judging. We dont walk in their shoes. What we see is the incomplete reality. Judge to improve others not to humiliate them. If we wish to be loved by God and by men always to speak well to all. in short, if you don't have something nice to say better to zip in your mouth. Judgement is not our job; it is of God. What we are called into is to practice mercy, compassion and forgiveness. Stop judging, start loving. “For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Blessings Fr. Jhack