Jesus came not to heal the healthy, but to sick; not to call the righteous, but sinners. These consoling words from today’s Gospel reading apply to us who are deathly sick and great sinners. The humble recognition of this truth is the precondition to be forgiven and healed. Indeed, authentic sanctity is never found apart from an awareness of one’s wretchedness and sinfulness, and the saints were most aware of this. These words should move us to come to Jesus in humility and contrition. Indeed, what vexes Jesus is not our sins in themselves, but our unwillingness to acknowledge them and to bring them to Him. And we come to Him for healing primarily in the Sacrament of Confession, the place of healing above anywhere else. Our need for a healer and a savior is a truth that sets us free. Let us not pretend that we are holy already, but let us renew our awareness of our misery this Lent and share this truth with other sinners, inviting them to open their hearts to Jesus’ mercy.

Ave Maria!

Mass: Saturday after Ash Wednesday – Wkdy
Readings: 
1st: isa 58:9-14
Resp: psa 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 0
Gsp: luk 5:27-32

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The annual outdoor celebration of the Queenship of Mary, led by the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, at the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Griswold, CT.

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Join us for an inspiring Catholic spiritual retreat, “St. Jacinta of Fatima: A Prophetess for Our Times,” led by Fr. Jacinto Chapin, F.I. This special retreat offers a unique opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of St. Jacinta of Fatima, a young visionary whose faith and courage continue to inspire. Adding a profound personal connection, Fr. Jacinto, who took the saint’s name at his religious profession, will guide us through her timeless message of prayer, sacrifice, and devotion. Discover how St. Jacinta’s prophetic witness speaks to our world today in this uplifting and transformative experience. Come, deepen your faith, and be renewed in spirit!

Retreat “St. Jacinta of Fatima; a Prophetess for our Times”  By Fr. Jacinto Chapin, F.I. – Fri, June 13th – 15th

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, Bloomington, Indiana – https://maryschildren.com/retreats-and-days-of-reflection-copy/  or Call 812-825-4642

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