“It is I, I, who wipe out, for my own sake, your offenses; your sins I remember no more.” Is 43:25
“When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “”Child, your sins are forgiven.”” Mk 2:5
Many times, I had some serious and many petty quarrels leading to misunderstanding and even hurting words. And I would confess, most of them though forgiven are not forgotten. I find it easy for me to forgive but not to forget. But in Is43:25, the Lord says He wipes our sins and remembers it no more. Simply said, the Lord God forgives and forgets our sins. Only God alone has this power. That is why when some of the scribes heard Jesus said He forgives the sins of the paralytic, they said He was blaspheming.
As I reflect on this passage of Mark 2:1-12, I am amazed on the love and faith of the four men who carried the paralytic, passing through the thick crowds. And when they cannot enter the door for there were too many people in the house, they climb up the roof top and tear open the roof so they can lower down their paralytic friend near Jesus. Even Jesus was awed by these men’s faith! Thus, He has told them who He really was by forgiving the sins of the paralytic, and I bet including those four friends.
Prayer
Lord Heavenly God, we ask for your mercy and forgiveness. We also ask you to give us the courage and the strength to be able to bring to You our friends and family members who are paralyzed by sin. We know that You are a loving and forgiving God and Your mercies last forever. In Jesus mighty name we pray. Amen.
GIFT
Bring a friend to church especially those who had been paralyzed by sins or concerns of this world. Try to also bring to church those who are actually physically challenged and unable to join mass or the Eucharistic celebrations.
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