Owning It

Greetings on this the Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings: Romans 3:21-30; Psalm 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab; Luke 11:47-54

Summary

The Lord said: “Woe to you who build the memorials of the prophets whom your fathers killed. Consequently, you bear witness and give consent to the deeds of your ancestors, for they killed them and you do the building. And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would not have joined them in shedding the prophets’ blood.’ (Lk 11:47-48; MT 23:30).

All have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God. They are justified freely by his grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus (Rom 3:22b-23),

Reflection

We need to own our mistakes. Socially, and personally, historical and current. This is the path of spiritual growth and healing.

Personal Reflection

Lord, may I never forget to repent, atone and do alms in reparation for my sins, the sins of my people and the sins of my Country.

Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101625.cfm

Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry