Whose sins you forgive…

“Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” (JN 20: 22-23)

Our Lord “breathed on the apostles,” and they received the Holy Spirit. With Him came an authority and power: “whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Especially today, on Divine Mercy Sunday, we are so grateful for the beauty of the sacrament of penance, which gives us access to God’s heart and forgiveness. 

“You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; Blessed are those who have not seen me, but still believe!” (Gospel Acclamation)