03/13/22 Last Words: The Missing Last Word

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.

Both men were loved. They weren't both saved.

The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy.

Mass Readings from March 13, 2022:

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14

Philippians 3:17—4:1

Luke 9:28-36