God’s Faithful Mercy
God’s Faithful Mercy
Father Anthony reflects on Zechariah’s canticle, the Benedictus to discover how God’s faithful mercy, revealed in the birth of John the Baptist, continues to bless us today—calling us to bless God in return.
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Father Anthony reflects on the disarming mercy of John 8:1–11, set in the early hush of morning as Jesus returns to the Temple and sits to teach—until the lesson is interrupted by accusation and spectacle: the scribes and Pharisees drag a woman caught in adultery into the center, turning her into a test case meant to trap both her and Him—“Moses commanded us to stone such.
Fr. Anthony reflects on the Annunciation and how Mary’s humble and courageous “yes” opened the way for God’s plan of salvation. He explains how we can imitate her trust when God calls us, even in our fears and weaknesses.
