9/11/26: You Can't Give What You Don't Have

Friday Mass. 9.11.26. This homily reflects on the Gospel's call to help bring back those who are far from God, and the temptation to approach that mission with judgment rather than love. It explores Jesus' teaching on the splinter and the wooden beam, using it to highlight the danger of correcting others while ignoring one's own faults. Drawing on the theme of hypocrisy, the homily emphasizes that authentic ministry begins with humility—facing one's own sins and struggles before ever trying to guide someone else.