2nd September 2018 Sunday 22nd Week of Ordinary Time

Reflections
Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-8, James 1:17-18,21-22,27, Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23
“A Clean Heart”
The Pharisees and the scribes were scandalized by the actions of Jesus’ disciples who did not wash their hands before eating, without observing the purity laws. Jesus did not bother to enter into a moral debate with them. Instead, He went straight to what was more important for God, i.e. to possess a clean heart.

Today, Jesus reminds us again what truly matters most to God. God yearns from us to possess good and clean hearts that desire to love and please Him alone. When we have God in our hearts, we will be motivated to do good to others.

Let us examine our motives behind our actions today. May we let our words and actions flow from our clean hearts. May our lives be authentic!

Questions for reflection:
1) How is my heart today?

2) In what ways can I live with a clean heart?