The Gospel presents a man described as “full of leprosy.” Not partially wounded. Not mildly afflicted. Completely sick. And yet this is the man who is healed — because he approaches Jesus correctly. Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC, explains that Scripture reveals three responses to spiritual leprosy. The first is pride: refusing to see one’s own sin while accusing everyone else. This leprosy cannot be healed because it denies the wound. The second is despair: seeing the sin clearly but believing mercy is impossible. This leprosy turns inward and never reaches the Physician.

AskaMarian.org viewers asked why we need a priest for confession and why we shouldn't just go directly to God. Hear Fr. Chris Alar's answer.

Join us for our classic 1992 series Mercy our Mission. Fr, George Kosicki and Fr. Harold Cohen Discuss forgiveness and the sacrament of Reconciliation.