God's Boundless Mercy
To all those preparing to enter the Catholic Church this Easter through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults ( OCIA ), take heart in the profound message of renewal that this sacred season embodies. As you stand on the threshold of baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist, remember the powerful words echoed throughout scripture and the teachings of our Church: what’s past is past. Like the woman at the well , whose past was known by Christ yet met with compassion and an invitation to a new life, you too are embraced by a God of boundless mercy. The Lord does not condemn you for the paths you have walked, the choices you have made. Instead, He offers a clean slate, a fresh start bathed in the light of His resurrection. Pope Saint John Paul the Great, in his profound wisdom, often spoke of the transformative power of God's forgiveness . He emphasized that while sin is a reality that wounds both ourselves and the Body of Christ, God's love is always greater, always ready ...