Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.

We are not here to condemn our fellow children of God, but rather to help God save them through our thoughts, words, and works. Jesus gives us the perfect example of loving others in spite of their sinfulness and the way they treated him. It did not matter to him whether the people he was tending to were good or evil. He only wanted to be a model of selfless love and gracious mercy toward all. We should strive every day to be just as loving and merciful to all those whom we come into contact with be they family, friends, neighbors, or strangers.

Do we condemn others or love them no matter what? How can we do a better job of helping God save those around us? Are we grateful for all of the graces God has given us in order to save us from our selfishness?

O Lord, save us from our sins and failings.

Amen.