“In front of Jesus there was a man suffering from dropsy. He spoke to the scholars of the law and the Pharisees, asking ‘Is it lawful to cure on the Sabbath or not?’ But they kept silent, so he took the man, and after he had healed him, dismissed him.” Luke 14:2-4.

St. Maximos the Confessor said, “He who busies himself with the sins of others, or
judges his brother on suspicion, has not yet even begun to repent or to examine himself so as to discover his own sins.”

Let us pray, Lord God, we have often judged others, questioning their behavior and motives, and seeing ourselves as better than. Forgive us we pray, for all the times we have failed in love and mercy. We are all sinners – help us to see our part, to humble ourselves, and be healed by You. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.