MARCH 14, 2017
8:45 AM ORDINARY FORM MASS (4TH GRADE)
Today's readings deal with sins, and being authentic. Sometimes power and position can make people feel overwhelmed, and then they act as though they know it all. That's what Jesus is pointing out to the scribes and Pharisees.
Everyone sins. And the remedy to sin is not denial. Rather, we must use God's grace to work against the inclinations to sin.
There is a list of Seven Deadly Sins which historically have been considered the roots of many other sins. They can be countered by living out the Seven Heavenly Virtues.
Humility counteracts Pride.
Kindness counteracts Envy.
Temperance counteracts Gluttony.
Chastity counteracts Lust.
Patience counteracts Wrath.
Generosity counteracts Greed.
Diligence counteracts Sloth.
If we practice these and all the virtues, even when we don't feel like it, we will become more virtuous.
Part of what and why we do the things we do in Lent is to counteract sinful tendencies and work to grow in holiness and virtue.
