Both Ezekiel and Psalm 51 offer the beautiful image of God cleansing our souls with pure water that washes away our sins. May the image inspire us to repent and run to the Lord, who longs purify our hearts.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Jesus cleanses a leper and restores his health and relationships. We, too, can look into our hearts, see what does not belong, and draw near to the Lord for the healing and restoration we require.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year
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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 28th Week of the Year (St. Ignatius of Antioch)
Jesus addresses the Pharisees, exhorting them to clean up – not on the outside but within – to cleanse their souls. While externals can be important, by focusing on what’s on the inside we prepare ourselves for a lasting relationship with the Lord and one another.
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