The Pain of Sin 

   “Where we see sin, God sees pain; and He wishes to heal us, refresh us, and free us.” (Fr. Eammon Bourke) 

   When questioned why He ate and drank with sinners and tax collectors Jesus replied, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.” (Matt 2: 17).

   We were not created to be sinners, but that is what we are.  It is, in effect a disease, not of the body but of the spirit.  Jesus came to heal us of that disease and open the doors to eternal life for those who would believe.

   If I am ill, I need to see a doctor and do what is needed to get better.  As sinners, the greatest doctor is Jesus Himself.  He is the cure to our ailment; He can heal our sinful hearts and forgive our sins. And the cure is faith in Him.

   The tragic pain of our sin is the loss of eternal life.  There is but one release from this pain.  “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14: 6).  We can either accept Him as our Lord, our Physician if you will, or we can continue in the pain of sin, both in this world and in the world to come.  Our choice will define us. 

The pain of man is sin.

An affliction that robs us of eternal life

You, Lord are the cure.

Heal us and make us Yours. 

Amen