Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Easter

        We all know what mercy looks like.  It’s the judge or police officer who knows you are guilty, but pardons you anyway.  It’s the mother or father who caught you in a lie, but forgives you.  It’s Jesus saying to you: “your sins are forgiven;  go in peace.”  It’s a mercy that brings you an indescribable and glorious joy.

 

        Pause for a moment and picture God’s merciful love flowing into you.  See yourself as the imperfect, sinful person that you know you are.  Now see Jesus embracing and holding you, speaking words of forgiveness and love.

 

        If we ever forget about God’s mercy, the guilt and shame of our sin would weigh heavily upon us.   If we were to forget that we are sinners in need of mercy, we would risk being blinded by our sinfulness and become unable to forgive one another. 

 

        May you never forget to enjoy the beauty of who God is.   May you never forget that God is a wonderful fountain of merciful love.   May you always know that God’s mercy and love are inseparable in your life