Eighth Sunday of the Year
Eccl 27:4-7; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45 (Year C)
‘The kiln tests the work of the potter, the test of a man is in his conversation. The orchard where the tree grows is judged on the quality of its fruit, similarly a man’s words betray what he feels.”
The Book of Ecclesiasticus is a collection of ancient proverbs and sayings for the instruction of Jerusalem’s citizens and leaders. Thus it promotes a fundamental integrity that should govern relationships at every level of society. A sure test of such integrity is to be found in the conversations that we entertain. It is in daily conversation that we demonstrate a truly compassionate care and respect for each other.
