“Let the one among you who is guiltless be the first to throw a stone at her,” (Jn 8:7)
The Scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the middle. Jesus does not initially respond to them but remains silent.
They showed absolutely no interest in the woman as a person. They ignored the whole person, and focused only on her sin. They rushed to condemn her act and they dismissed everything else about her life and her personhood.
Jesus did not condemn the woman. He did not belittle, shame, or humiliate her, nor did He condone her sin. Jesus’ encounter with the woman changed her life forever. Her past was behind her. She was ready for a new life.
Lent is a time to examine our conscience and go to confession. First, we confess our sins with sorrow, and then firmly amend and change our life. Otherwise we cannot be forgiven. After confession, let us walk with confidence to go in peace and sin no more.
“What marvels the Lord worked for us! Indeed we were glad!” (Ps 22).
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