tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post6723199180031793416..comments2024-02-26T09:30:54.111-06:00Comments on Domine, da mihi hanc aquam!: Gamble on mercy insteadFr. Philip Powell, OPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-79056675036766874472012-06-27T12:18:58.398-05:002012-06-27T12:18:58.398-05:00Shelly, put your email address in a comment. . .I ...Shelly, put your email address in a comment. . .I won't publish it!Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-58338795367985084652012-06-25T19:06:19.500-05:002012-06-25T19:06:19.500-05:00Nothing fancy, just a good basic "here's ...Nothing fancy, just a good basic "here's the way it is - how do you measure up" homily. Thanks for making the distinction btwn judging the act vs the person; it is an important area that is sometimes (often?) forgotten. <br />But something rather unnerving I have discovered is: the more I study and reflect and pray - the more I see just how far I personally fall short. It can be disheartening, though it does cause me to be more forgiving and patient and understanding with others (less judgemental). I am so glad for God's mercy "whether we deserve it or not" ("not"!!), for without it I would fall into despair under the weight of my sinfulness - I am so thankful for the gift of the confesional.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05485793986602894527noreply@blogger.com