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Rejoicing in Repentance

Father Anthony reflects on the parable of the lost sheep to explore the extravagant mercy of Christ—the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to seek out the one who has strayed.

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The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120225.cfm In Proverbs 8, Scripture reveals a tender mystery: before the world began, the Eternal Son “was beside Him… playing before Him at all times.” Before creation, before the angels, Jesus rejoiced in the Father’s presence with the freedom of a child. Fr. Anthony reminds us that this childlike joy is not optional—it is essential to the spiritual life. “Unless you become like little children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven” (Mt 18:3).
Fr. Anthony reflects on Mark 1:40-42, where Jesus heals a leper with a simple yet powerful response: "I do choose. Be made clean." No matter how broken or burdened by sin we may feel, Christ is always ready to heal us. Learn how to approach Him with trust and receive the cleansing mercy He longs to give.