Mal 1.14 – 2.2, 8 -10; 1 Thess 2.7-9, 13; Mt 23. 1 -12

• The Gospel today invites Catholics to reflect on whether we are like those scribes and Pharisees who were more interested in their public image than in living in accordance with the truth. We must be careful to practice whatever we teach, so that we can be living witnesses to the truth.

• We must also show special care for those who are are pregnant, elderly, or disabled. We are often quick to present the Church’s teaching on a certain issue, but slow to provide help. Today we are called to preach the Gospel of Life to all, but also to help others live it.

Pro-Life Intercession

That we, who all have one Father, may build a society that treats the unborn, the inconvenient, and the burdensome as brothers and sisters, we pray to the Lord ...