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Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel text
Lk 15:1-10
Lk 15:1-10
"I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance."
Gospel's Commentary
Today the "Parable of the Lost Sheep" brings us comfort and hope. For who has not been lost at some point in this life? It is surprising that the Pharisees and scribes complained behind Jesus’ back, saying: "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Apparently those men had never been lost. Never! They were perfect! Or so they thought; because in reality they are rather pitiful: blind, looking down on others, always wearing funeral faces…
—God’s second name is "Mercy." What a great consolation to know that my Father-God always smiles at me, especially when I return to Him!