In human experience it is a rare thing for one person to die for
another, even if the latter be one who is outstandingly good, though
there might be a few who would have the courage to do it. Perhaps we
could find someone willing to die for a really good person, but who
save Christ alone would be prepared to die for an unjust and godless sinner?
Christ, the Holy One, was willing to lay down His life in order to
bring sinners to holiness. We human beings have never had a single
good deed to our credit. But God in His mercy never abandoned us on
account of our sinful ways. Instead of exacting the well-deserved
penalty which was our due, He gave us unmerited grace, sending His
Son to redeem us, not with gold or silver, but by the outpouring of
His precious blood.
As a spotless lamb He was led to the slaughter, offered in sacrifice
for blemished sheep.
We have received this grace; let us live in a manner that is worthy
of it, and not abuse so precious a gift. The greatest of physicians
has come to us and forgiven all our sins. If by our own will we fall
sick again, not only shall we do ourselves harm, but we shall also be
guilty of ingratitude toward the Physician who has healed us.
St. Augustine
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Lord, may everything we do begin with Your inspiration and continue
with Your help,
so that all our prayers and works may begin in You and by You be happily ended.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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