Today's Gospel in Art - When you see a cloud looming up in the West

La corde sensible, Magritte 1960 © Christie's London, 28 February 2017, lot 110

Gospel of 25th October 2019 - Luke 12: 54-59

Jesus said to the crowds: 'When you see a cloud looming up in the west you say at once that rain is coming, and so it does. And when the wind is from the south you say it will be hot, and it is. Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the face of the earth and the sky. How is it you do not know how to interpret these times?

'Why not judge for yourselves what is right? For example: when you go to court with your opponent, try to settle with him on the way, or he may drag you before the judge and the judge hand you over to the bailiff and the bailiff have you thrown into prison. I tell you, you will not get out till you have paid the very last penny.'

Reflection on the Painting

In our daily lives we waste so much time arguing about trivialities or getting upset over small things, while missing what is more important. Yes, Jesus condemns in today's reading the fact we are not spending our time on the right things. We have to remember that Jesus spoke these words as He was on His way to Jerusalem to be crucified...

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