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Homily of the Day
September 17, 2015

The Gospel reading tells us about Jesus dining with Simon, a Pharisee, where a woman “who was known as a sinner,” washed, kissed and poured precious perfume on Jesus’ feet.

Jesus tells his host a parable about two debtors who debts of different amounts were cancelled: “Which of them will love him more?” “The one, I suppose who was forgiven more.”

Jesus then reprimands his host who was scandalized at Jesus allowing a sinful woman to even touch him: Jesus was not even given the customary welcome yet this woman has washed and kissed his feet.

Jesus forgives the woman, “Your sins are forgiven. . . Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
“. . . her many sins, are forgiven, because of her great love”: if we love God, our sins will be forgiven.


40 posted on 09/17/2015 9:19:09 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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LOVE-MAKINGS

 
"Little is forgiven the one whose love is small." —Luke 7:47
 

Even what we call the slightest sin is an abomination before the all-holy God. Therefore, because we all have sinned, we deserve to receive God's wrath (Eph 2:3) and to be punished forever in hell. However, the Lord took our sins and their punishment on Himself. He died on the cross to save us from sin and its consequences. If we repent and thereby accept Jesus' death and forgiveness, we have accepted salvation. When we realize what Jesus has done for us, we live lives of thanksgiving (Lk 7:42) and love. We feel compelled to throw ourselves at the feet of Jesus, wash His feet with our tears, and kiss them in love and gratitude (Lk 7:37-38).

Do you realize what Jesus did for you on Calvary? Do you realize what difference it makes to be freed from sin? If so, act and love accordingly. We are great lovers because we have been great sinners who realize we've been greatly forgiven. The makings of love are: our sin + Jesus' death + our repentance = forgiveness. Finally, forgiveness + realization = love.

Repent, realize Jesus' forgiveness, and love Him with abandon.

 
Prayer: Father, I will act and love like a person snatched from hell.
Promise: God "has sent deliverance to His people; He has ratified His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who live by it. His praise endures forever." —Ps 111:9-10

41 posted on 09/17/2015 9:21:15 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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