In today's first reading, Hebrews 4: 12-16, St. Paul reminds us that "the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account."
That is a consolation to me, as I think of some of the things being done by our leaders and politicians, law enforcement and FBI and, so-called patriots of the U.S. Though many are law-abiding citizens and persons of integrity, honesty and righteousness, others are not but pretend to be or delusionally believe that they are trustworthy individuals. "No creature is concealed from [God], but everything [everyone] is naked and exposed to the eyes of [God] to whom [each person, including you and me] must render an account."
That accounting will come to everyone of us, including those who believe that they are above the law! As we struggle to live honorably and to be men and women of integrity, let us remember, as St. Paul reminds us, in today's first reading, that "we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God,...[who is able] to sympathize with our weaknesses, [and...] has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help." And let us pray for all of those who disappoint us by falling into disrepute and, in the process, blame others rather than acknowledge their wrongdoing.
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