Gospel of March 2, 2021

Gospel of March 2, 2021: We disciples of Jesus must not seek titles of honor, authority or supremacy. (…) We, disciples of Jesus, must not do this, since among us there must be a simple and fraternal attitude. We are all brothers and we must in no way overwhelm others and look down on them. No. We are all brothers. If we have received qualities from Heavenly Father, we must put them at the service of our brothers, and not take advantage of them for our satisfaction and personal interest. (Pope Francis, Angelus November 5, 2017)

From the book of prophet Isaiah Is 1,10.16-20 Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the teaching of our God, people of Gomorrah! «Wash yourselves, purify yourselves, remove the evil of your actions from my eyes. Stop doing evil, learn to do good, seek justice, help the oppressed, do justice to the orphan, defend the cause of the widow ». «Come on, come and let's discuss - says the Lord. Even if your sins were like scarlet, they will turn white as snow. If they were red like purple, they will become like wool. If you are docile and listen, you will eat the fruits of the earth. But if you persist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword, because the mouth of the Lord has spoken. "

Gospel of March 2, 2021: the text of St. Matthew

From Gospel according to Matthew Mt 23,1: 12-XNUMX At that time, G.esus addressed the crowd and to his disciples saying: «The scribes and Pharisees sat down on the chair of Moses. Practice and observe everything they tell you, but do not act according to their works, because they say and do not. In fact, they tie heavy and difficult to carry burdens and place them on people's shoulders, but they do not want to move them even with a finger. They do all their works to be admired by the people: they widen their filattèri and lengthen the fringes; they are pleased with the seats of honor at banquets, the first seats in the synagogues, the greetings in the squares, as well as being called rabbi by the people. But do not be called rabbi, because only one is your Master and you are all brothers. And do not call any of you on earth a father, because only one is your Father, the heavenly one. And do not be called guides, because only one is your Guide, the Christ. Whoever is greatest among you will be your servant; whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted ».