Friday of Week 23 in Ordinary Time
This gospel reading about the speck and the log makes me blush AND laugh. I have a co-worker who is gifted at pointing out my logs and specks. To be fair, she doesn't actually point them out, she merely lovingly…and cleverly...holds out a mirror and then I see them myself. Then I blush. And then WE laugh.
My reaction to this gospel passage is a loud "OF COURSE!" I am that person. I see logs in other people's eyes way too often. The cure for me is a neighbor who can point out my logs and specks with love and humor. And in that way I am gently guided to overcome my self-inflicted blindnesses.
A prayer of thanksgiving
For neighbors, friends, and co-workers
Who are adept at specks and logs!
It can sting
But like antiseptic on a fresh scrape
…it does lead to healing.
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