Jesus invites us to turn to Him in humility and contriteness of heart, like the tax collector in today’s Gospel. There we can receive mercy and forgiveness for all our sins, even those that are most grievous in nature, whether we have had an abortion or have willingly assisted in an abortion or euthanasia.
Read MoreJesus urges us to seek justice with unfailing perseverance. Pope Francis encouraged us also: “Be Christians with apostolic zeal. And if we make others uncomfortable, blessed be the Lord” (Daily Meditation, 16 May 2013).
Read MoreLeprosy was regarded with particular dread and abhorrence, not merely because of its hideous character and the risk of contagion, but also because it was looked on as a special chastisement inflicted by God on the leper for certain sins.
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