Raise Your Hand

The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" He heard this and said, "Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners."

God requires mercy for all in need of forgiveness meaning that’s what we are expected to do: show mercy.   Attending Mass is not a substitute for our obligation to be merciful.   Jesus tells us to learn the meaning of the words, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” 

We should all be physicians healing the sick of heart and mind.   The righteous can remain in the waiting room.  Sinners see the doctors right away.   Are there doctors in the house?!  Who will raise their hands?

Deacon David Pierce