Reject Society’s Glorification of Sin – Mar 23 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

[woman adultery, jesus mercy, pharisees hypocrisy, sin no more, sacrament confession, lent renewal, sense of sin, sin glorification, freedom passions, easter preparation]

In this homily, Fr. Joseph Michael discusses the Gospel story where Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a woman caught in adultery. Jesus writes on the ground, prompting the accusers to recognize their own sins and leave. He tells the woman, "I do not condemn you; go and sin no more." The priest emphasizes God's mercy in Confession, which heals and forgives, but also the need to break free from sin. He critiques modern denial of sin, its glorification in media, and urges Lenten renewal to prepare for Easter with pure hearts.

Fr. Joseph Michael opens with the Sign of the Cross and highlights the Gospel's reminder of God's infinite mercy. The Pharisees and scribes attempt to trap Jesus by presenting a woman caught in adultery, whose punishment under Mosaic law was stoning. Jesus writes on the ground—speculated by spiritual writers to be the commandments or sins—causing the accusers to confront their hypocrisy and depart, aware they are sinners.