say what you will about organized religion

[jade_sabre]

but it rather warms my thought to think that people all over the world, and especially in this country, heard this message today:

Wrath and anger are hateful things,
yet the sinner hugs them tight.
The vengeful will suffer the LORD's vengeance,
for he remembers their sins in detail.
Forgive your neighbor's injustice;
then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.
Could anyone nourish anger against another
and expect healing from the LORD?
Could anyone refuse mercy to another like himself,
can he seek pardon for his own sins?
If one who is but flesh cherishes wrath,
who will forgive his sins?
Remember your last days, set enmity aside;
remember death and decay, and cease from sin!
Think of the commandments, hate not your neighbor;
remember the Most High's covenant, and overlook faults.

the readings from today

(and, just for kicks, the anthem my choir sang. not quite so fancily, but--it is one of my favorites.)

Comments

[farens.livejournal.com]

Yes yes yes. I feel the same way. I had an AWESOME visiting priest today at my church and he just gave a beautiful homily. I love being Catholic muchly.

Also I miss you and hope you are well and am always praying for you and WP and your family! I hope life isn't letting you down and everything is great :)

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[jade-sabre-301.livejournal.com]

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I SENT YOU A MESSAGE. <3

[whisperingwasp.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful passage! It gives me hope for humanity.