Jesus reached out to those on the margins, those neglected by society – widows and orphans, the poor, the outcast, those troubled in body, mind, or spirit. He instructed us to follow his example, so we have to ask ourselves: do we judge by appearances alone? Or do we look deeper to see others the way God sees them – with love and compassion? Are we really willing to listen to what God is telling us? Or do we stop listening when the message becomes uncomfortable or challenging?

This week's readings:
Gospel - Mark 7: 31-37
1st Reading – Isaiah 35: 4-7a
Psalm 146
2nd Reading - James 2: 1-5