Wednesday 18th March

St Cyril of Jerusalem

Isaiah 49:8-15, Ps. 145, John 5:17-30

Jesus reveals the heart of the Father

Isaiah gives perhaps the most tender prophecy in Scripture; “Does a mother forget her baby… even if these forget I will never forget you.” Jesus reveals the heart of the Father “who is the source of life” and “has made the Son the source of life.” God longs to speak tenderly to our hearts restoring us in hope. Pope Francis reminds us, “The Lord never tires of forgiveness. It is we who tire of asking. Let us ask for the grace not to tire of asking forgiveness because he never tires of forgiving.” The grace of Reconciliation is yours for the asking.