The Scribes and Pharisees wanted to trap Jesus, even at the cost of a woman’s life! What was she thinking and feeling while being dragged before the Lord? People laughing at her, treating her like dirt; perhaps she thought she was dirt. The Law of Moses demanded her death: what would Jesus do? They had Him! He would either oppose the Law or agree she should die. His compassion shone; no one else cared. Jesus knelt and began writing on the ground. The silence was overpowering: If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone… His compassion challenged her accusers: they left. She left, not just alive, but with a new dignity. She had been forgiven and freed. She is perhaps the first in a long line of sinners to come before the Lord feeling guilt, shame and the weight of sin, knowing punishment was deserved yet hoping to receive His compassion. Many of us will approach the Sacrament of Penance this Lent feeling guilt and shame, but seeking compassion and freedom. We will be forgiven and welcomed home by the One who gave His life for our freedom.
Recent Posts
Archives
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
Recent Comments