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Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin Mk 7:14-23 Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile.” When he got home away from the crowd his disciples questioned him about the parable. He said to them, “Are even you likewise without understanding? Do you not realize that everything that goes into a person from outside cannot defile, since it enters not the heart but the stomach and passes out into the latrine?” (Thus he declared all foods clean.) “But what comes out of the man, that is what defiles him. From within the man, from his heart, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.” |
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Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner. The full readings of the day from the Lectionary are available here. |
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Mike Brown ’01 Regional Director, Athletics Advancement, Development What comes to mind most vividly as I reflect on today’s gospel is forgiveness. I think of the many times I’ve asked forgiveness from others, myself, and God because of something I did. These things that come “from within the man, from his heart,” are the things that can cause the most harm to others and especially to ourselves. In this gospel passage, Jesus lists many negative things that can come from our hearts. In our own time, we might add to that list hate speech, prejudice, racism, and discrimination. Being taught or exposed to those things, however, are not what defile, it’s when people take these influences into their hearts and externalize them through their actions. That is what defiles. The United States observes Black History Month annually to honor the achievements, contributions, and experiences of Black Americans in U.S. history. In my Notre Dame experience, I have humbly served as the first Black student to portray the Leprechaun mascot, as an alumni volunteer, and now as a staff member focused on unlocking the grace of giving in others. As I reflect on my beloved Notre Dame’s history and my experience as a Black man within this community, I am filled with gratitude and hope. I am grateful for the gift of Notre Dame in my life and continue to believe in its mission. At the same time, I cannot ignore the fact that it’s been more than 75 years since the first Black student enrolled at Notre Dame–Frazier Thompson ’47–and yet our Black student undergraduate population still hovers around only 4% (with an additional 2% of students identifying as Black as part of their multiracial identity). I am hopeful that we will continue to enrich our community with far greater diverse racial representation among our leadership, faculty, staff, and students. A leader I admire and respect once stated, “When diversity and unity come together, not only is everyone enriched by the process but our common humanity is furthered.” I agree wholeheartedly with that statement and live with hope that we will more intentionally put those words into action as we continue the co-authorship of our Notre Dame story. The events of 2020 have sparked greater efforts to promote diversity, equity, unity and inclusion and I’ve felt called to participate in that work. I am inspired by the number of people going through personal journeys of discovery and discernment, and it is my prayer that we continue to focus on positive actions that will ultimately inspire equity, inclusion, understanding and empowerment for all. What comes from within each of us, “from the heart,” can make us all stronger, together. |
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Rev. Louis DelFra, C.S.C. Lord Jesus, you teach us the way of the pure of heart, that we might see God more clearly, and so love God more fully. Help us to overcome the weakness and sin in our lives that prevent us from loving you and others with all our heart. Give us patience, perseverance, and confidence in your loving mercy for those sinful habits and behaviors that we find particularly difficult to overcome. Help us to know that your love for us is greater than our capacity to sin. Amen. |
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St. Scholastica, twin sister to St. Benedict and patron saint of Benedictine sisters—pray for us!
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