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First Reading: Psalm: Second Reading: Gospel:

Hosea 6:3-6 Psalm 50:1, 8, 12-15 Romans 4:18-25 Matthew 9:9-13

Matthew 9:13  Go and learn what this means, `I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."

This is a very interesting saying.  The Lord desires mercy because he is calling sinners.  That means he is calling the recipients of the mercy.  He doesn't seem to be saying the givers of the mercy.  Yet unless we give mercy, how can the sinners receive the mercy.  And how do we receive mercy except form Christ himself?

Mercy is the key, but we must approach it with and attitude of giving thanks for it rather than measure how well we do it.  The thing that God wants more than anything is for us to recognize his love for us and give him thanks.  That thanks then pours out as mercy for our brothers and sisters.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to first of all thank you for all that you have given and done for me.  Then to share that with others through mercy and love.

Amen