Sunday 6 April 2025
5th Sunday of Lent
Isaiah 43:16-21. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy – Ps 125(126). Philippians 3:8-14. John 8:1-11.
Let the one without sin cast the first stone
Lord, I was young and curious,
I saw the crowd and heard their shouts,
had expertise in solving crimes
but not in reading a person’s face.
I really thought that Jesus would
cast his vote for stoning her
but he just scribbled in the sand
and gave us space to see ourselves.
I looked the woman in the face
as Jesus spoke, and saw his love
for her, and my own hardened heart.
And I was moved to tears of shame.
