FAITH BOOK

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT -C- APRIL 6, 2025

Isaiah 43: 16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3: 8-14; John 8: 1-11

Jude Siciliano, OP

Mini-reflections on the Sunday scripture readings designed for persons on the run. “Faith Book” is also brief enough to be posted in the Sunday parish bulletins people take home.

From today’s Gospel reading:

Then Jesus said to the woman,
“Neither do I condemn you.
Go, and from now on,
do not sin anymore.”

Reflection:

One can imagine that hearing the Word of God, which did not condemn the woman, but set her free, might also have been a word that renewed and enabled her to start a new life. What effect would it have on us if we knew we had done wrong and were ready to be harshly and justifiably judged – and weren’t? Would we feel that “the finger of God” had touched and freed us so we could start all over?

So, we ask ourselves:

• Do we remember something someone said to us that deeply affected us and made a change in our lives?

• Is there a word we need to speak to someone that will set them free?

Click here for a link to this Sunday’s readings:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm
 

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