God’s unfailing intent is life, and “He does not delight in death.” The Wisdom of God reminds us that we are not only made in His own image but created “for incorruption.”
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 meant that the afflicted person would be cast out of the community. In fact, it can be compared to mortal sin.
Read MoreToday we hear that God knew us even before we knew Him; He has a relationship with us even though we may be unaware of it. St. John Paul II reminds us that “We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures; we are the sum of the Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son.”
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