Reflection From

Fr. Davis

July 19, 2026

Your might is the source of Justice. Your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all… though you are master of might, you judge with clemency. ( From 1st reading, Wisdom Chapter 12)

What necessitates there be anything at all? The sun and sky above? The people around us? The ground beneath our feet? Why is there something rather than nothing at all? This question leads us to wonder and this wonder leads us to question. All must have its source in God, who created something out of nothing. God who is above and beyond all the things he created, not limited by anything or anyone. Absolute power. But what is that power like?... Jesus, God incarnate, reveals it to us. God’s power is creative, like a farmer or harvester, desiring to produce good fruit in abundance. He takes delight in His creation (most especially us).

Because he is our source of life we owe him our attention, and devotion, our obedience, and worship (the way He desires). And even all this is for our benefit. To challenge God, break His commandments, act disrespectfully towards Him or anyone else only brings harm upon ourselves. He is the Master and Judge, although he judges with clemency* -a word I had to look up recently. Clemency means mercy and compassion shown by the one in power; making null the consequence of the crime/offense.

Prayer of the penitent: “My God I am sorry for my sins with all my heart for having offended you who are deserving of all my love. With the help of your grace help me to sin no more and to avoid what leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us, in His Name, my God have mercy."

LORD you are good and forgiving abounding in kindness to all who call upon you- Psalm 86.

Father Lima

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