“Apart from the mercy of God, there is no other source of hope for mankind.”

Open thy gate of mercy, gracious God, My soul flies through these wounds to seek out thee. - William Shakespeare: (Open thy gate of mercy, gracious God, My soul flies through these wounds to seek out thee. - William Shakespeare: (1564 (baptised) – was an English poet, playwright and actor)

Gospel Text: (LK 6:36-38)

Jesus said to his disciples:
"Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

"Stop judging and you will not be judged.
Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.
Forgive and you will be forgiven.
Give and gifts will be given to you;
a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing,
will be poured into your lap.
For the measure with which you measure
will in return be measured out to you."

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Lent is a time to place ourselves before Jesus on the cross and review our lives, our personal histories of grace and sin, who or what we love, how sensitive we have been to God's grace and urgings.

We are not to compare ourselves to others but with Jesus, who taught us how to live before and for God. We are called to be imitators of Christ. We are called to put on the mind and heart of Christ.

As we become more mindful of God's grace in our lives, let us pray to grow in compassion and love for others, with a readiness to forgive others.

Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.