Evening: Psalms 102, 130; Luke 18:9-14
Jesus shows you your true self. Religious people especially can get proud and hypocritical … The Pharisee is proud about his virtue and generosity, but his boasting sounds hollow. The tax collector’s prayer for mercy has the ring of truth. And he discovers that the truth is what frees you and heals you. Ash Wednesday is about this: Humility becomes you more than pride. One day you will return to the earth (humus). So while you live, seek forgiveness from those you have wronged; make amends. Whose forgiveness do you need? Who needs yours?
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