"Do not judge, and you will not be judged."
In this reflection for Monday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Brother Joe Trout, OP, dives into one of the most famous—and most misunderstood—passages in the Gospel. Does Jesus mean we should never make decisions about right and wrong?
As Brother Joe explains, we are called to be a "priestly, royal people," which often requires us to confront injustice, lead families, and manage workplaces. We *must* sometimes help remove the "splinter" from another’s eye. However, the secret to doing this without becoming a hypocrite lies in the "log" in our own eye.
Learn how to cultivate a "pure vision" through regular self-examination and how to approach the world's faults through the lens of God's mercy rather than your own failings.
**In this video, you will learn:**
* **The Royal Dimension of Baptism:** What it means to carry out God’s will and "rule" in the world.
* **The Necessity of Judgment:** Why parents, teachers, and leaders must make difficult calls.
* **Removing the Log:** Practical tips for an evening examination of conscience.
* **Judgment with Mercy:** How to see clearly so that you can truly help others grow.
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**TIMESTAMPS:**
0:00 - Introduction to A Word of Hope
0:11 - The Challenge: "Do not judge"
0:27 - Misunderstanding the passage: Are we never to judge?
0:44 - Real-life scenarios: Parents, teachers, and workplaces
1:10 - Priest, Prophet, and King: Our royal calling
1:32 - Why removing the "log" comes first
1:48 - The danger of becoming a hypocrite
2:10 - Practical tip: The Examination of Conscience
2:24 - Trusting in Jesus’ love for us as sinners
2:50 - Making judgments through the lens of mercy
3:13 - Final Blessing
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