Praying over this passage, I thought of how the tax collector was redeemed because he was able to spiritually be naked before God, while the Pharisee clothed himself with the pretence of good-works. The Tax collector did what the first Adam failed to do in sin; the Pharisees found a way to make the the moral Law a cover for his fallen ways.
Thank you for sharing this, Father; it’s very beautiful and gives me a deeper appreciation for this parable in light of salvation history. It is also an important reminder when praying and one I shall strive to keep in mind especially during these last weeks of Lent. May God bless you, and happy Laetare Sunday!
Praying over this passage, I thought of how the tax collector was redeemed because he was able to spiritually be naked before God, while the Pharisee clothed himself with the pretence of good-works. The Tax collector did what the first Adam failed to do in sin; the Pharisees found a way to make the the moral Law a cover for his fallen ways.
Thank you for sharing this, Father; it’s very beautiful and gives me a deeper appreciation for this parable in light of salvation history. It is also an important reminder when praying and one I shall strive to keep in mind especially during these last weeks of Lent. May God bless you, and happy Laetare Sunday!
Very thoughtfully written. I especially like the works of art you carefully choose to illustrate your reflections. Beautiful.
Thank you! ❤️
Thought provoking! Thank you!