By the Lord has this been done

“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes?” (MK 12: 10-11)

The world and its history from God’s perspective looks totally different. What we call failure, God sees as an opportunity; rejection is an occasion to grow, and sin brings more grace, like “the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” It is only possible for God—“by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes.”

“Jesus Christ, you are the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead; you have loved us and freed us from our sins by your Blood.” (Gospel Acclamation)