Tuesday October 13th: Character Not Appearance

The Diocese of Port of Spain shared a reflection on the Gospel of Luke for Tuesday, October 13, focusing on the importance of character over outward appearance.

The reflection notes that people often judge others based on wealth, taste, and clothing style rather than their true nature. It observes that even in eulogies, people frequently highlight academic achievements instead of how the deceased treated others.

Drawing from the Gospel passage where a Pharisee expresses surprise that a guest did not wash before a meal, the Diocese states that Jesus commands people to love their neighbors as themselves. The text concludes that individuals will be judged on how they treated others rather than their academic success or physical appearance.