Generous in forgiving

“Seek the LORD while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way, and the wicked his thoughts; let him turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving.” (IS 55: 6-7)

This is the news we are never tired of listening to: “God . . . is generous in forgiving.” Whenever we do something wrong, whenever we fail someone or whenever we feel lost and abandoned, we can “turn to the Lord for mercy.” All we need is to “seek the Lord while he may be found, call him while he is near.” 

“Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.” (Gospel Acclamation)