A Moment to Pause - Monday 23rd March, 5th Week of Lent #forgiveness #faith #mercy

Hello everyone, and welcome to a Moment to Pause. I’m Pauline Thomas, and I’ll be with you through this coming week.In the gospel reading today, John chapter 8:1 to 11, we hear of the woman caught in adultery brought before Jesus by her accusers, who cited the scriptures to condemn her. Jesus, the Word of God, neither judges or condemns her, but completely rehabilitates the woman, restoring her hope and dignity. We learn from this story that God always leaves room for new beginnings, always offering and finding pathways that lead to freedom and new life. Through her encounter with Jesus, the woman's life is changed. Rather than being judged or condemned, she is given the opportunity to live a new and different life. God never stops believing in us and is always calling us to new life in Christ. Let us call to mind those we know of who have been stripped of their dignity who live in fear and suffer oppression at the hands of others. Bless us that we may live this day in a spirit of kindness, tolerance and compassion, that we be open to the new life you offer us day by day. Amen. ✔ Subscribe for daily prayer with the Oblate family. ✔ Comment your prayer intention. ✔ Share this with your parish, family, or prayer group. #lent #prayer #5thweekoflent #christian #catholic