sinners

There are two experiences which, though they seem mutually incompatible, are deeply rooted in love. The first is the experience of God’s reality and His work in one’s life – something so mysterious, yet at the same time, certain. The second is suffering, which comes from the loss of a good that we love.

Reflection Date: September 21, 2023
We cannot appease God by attending Mass without mercy

Reflection Date: November 3, 2022
Jesus encourages us to prioritize mercy over sacrifice.

Reflection Date: September 21, 2022
“Jesus passed by and saw Matthew sitting at the tax booth and said follow me”

Reflection Date: July 1, 2022
Jesus came to save the worthless.

Reflection Date: March 11, 2022
Life triumphs only when there are healthy human relationships.

Reflection Date: September 21, 2021
Jesus joins in the meal with other tax collectors at Levi's house. Without condoning sin, Jesus goes out to seek sinners to win them.

Reflection Date: September 16, 2021
Jesus says that the sinful woman shows great love because she has been forgiven her many sins.

Reflect, today, upon the need you have in your life today for forgiveness. What sin do you struggle with the most?

Reflect, today, upon whether you are more like the Pharisees or Jesus. Would you have stood there in the crowd wanting this humiliated woman to be stoned? How about today? When you hear about the manifest sins of others, do you find yourself to be condemning of them? Or do you hope that mercy is shown to them?

Reflect, today, upon how you look at and treat those whose sins are somewhat manifest.