Saturday, June 30

#2

i read Achillia's post on the passage about the woman caught in the act of adultery, and i have to agree that that passage really shows Christ's immense love and forgiveness. Although the lady broke the law, Jesus stood up for her in front of the hypocrites, saying "Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." After which He said "Neither do I condemn you. Go.."

This truly displayed how much He loves us and because of that crazy love, Christ forgave the woman. i mean this in the best way it can possibly be. It must have hurt him to see such beauty ... be consumed by the lusts of men, as quoted from Christopher West's book.

Jesus did not condemn. instead, He did what the others could not - see the the lady for the true beauty she was, regarding her as a human being, a person. The story touched Achillia, and i have to say it touched me too.

the Annunciation - the passage Vincent found touched him deeply reminded me of the boundless trust Mary had in God. If i were her, i'd probably have felt terrified too, and doubtful that it could happen to a virgin. Mary could have brushed it off and rejected God, yet she CHOSE to believe. And out of her free will and trust in the Father, Jesus Christ was born and we were saved, as a result. certainly, this extract is empowering.

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