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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20, Psalm 50, Matthew 23:1-12
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THE IMPACT OF REPENTANCE
"Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow; though
they be crimson red, they may become white as wool." —Isaiah 1:18
No matter how scarlet our sins are, we can "reason together" with the Lord
(Is 1:18, RSV-CE), "set things right" (Is 1:18), and wash ourselves clean
by repenting of our sins (Is 1:16). We repent by:
* hearing "the word of the Lord" (Is 1:10),
* putting away misdeeds from before God's eyes (Is 1:16),
* ceasing to do evil (Is 1:16),
* learning to do good (Is 1:17),
* making justice our aim by redressing the wronged (Is 1:17),
* hearing the orphan's plea and defending the widow (Is 1:17).
In effect, we repent by obeying the Lord (Is 1:19). Obedience has to do
with our ears and His eyes, with stopping evil and starting good, and
especially with doing justice. Repentance is not just a decision. It is
actually several decisions leading to a new lifestyle. Repentance so
changes ourselves and our world that God's kingdom comes on earth as it is
in heaven (see Mt 6:10).
Therefore, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is reason to celebrate. We can
understand why the angels and saints in heaven rejoice over one sinner who
repents (Lk 15:7, 10). Through repentance, your Lent can change the world.
Prayer: Father, may my next Confession result in hundreds of people
ceasing to do evil, learning to do good, and caring for the basic needs of
thousands.
Promise: "Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles
himself shall be exalted." —Mt 23:12
Praise: Marcia has the honor of seeing the joy and freedom on the faces of
teenagers after receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation while on
retreat.
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