Like the elder brother in the parable from last Sunday we see people standing in a position of condemnation. Last week we heard: "... this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with prostitutes" (Lk 15: 30) and today: "... this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery." (Jn 8: 3) The divine response to these allegations is: "But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found" (Lk 15: 32) and "Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now on do not sin again." (Jn 8: 11) It helps to remember, as we look towards Holy Week which starts the following Sunday, that the fruit of the Passion, death and resurrection of our Lord is mercy. The question for us today is, how have I manifested mercy in my life? Do I look at others through the eyes of Jesus or am I one with the scribes and the Pharisees who: "... were grumbling and saying: 'This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them'." (Lk 15: 2) Furthermore, let us all be open to God's mercy so we that can also receive God's forgiveness and know his mercy for ourselves.
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