Tuesday 2nd June Feria
Gospel Reading – Mark 12:13-17
Next, the priests, the scribes and the elders sent to Jesus some Pharisees and some Herodians to catch Him in what He said. These came and said to Him, ‘Master, we know that you are an honest man, that you are not afraid of anyone, because human rank means nothing to you, and that you teach the way of God in all honesty.
Is it permissible to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or not?’ Recognizing their hypocrisy He said to them, ‘Why are you putting Me to the test? Hand Me a denarius and let Me see it.’
They handed Him one and He said to them, ‘Whose portrait is this? Whose title is this?’ They said to Him, ‘Caesar’s.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Pay Caesar what belongs to Caesar — and God what belongs to God.’ And they were amazed at Him.
The Gospel of the Lord
The Mass intention is for Steve Beech RIP
Reflection:
In the Gospel today, the scribes and elders are trying to catch Jesus out and ask him about paying tax to Caesar. Jesus tells them to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. Our friendship and loyalty our trust and hope is in him!
• What other gift would you give to God?
Fr John