This chapter explores the intricate relationship between mercy and sin, highlighting the importance of understanding sin to appreciate mercy fully. It delves into the definitions and categories of sin, examining their implications on human nature and our connection to God and one another.
Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
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