Judge Not

Our readings for today warn us of the mistakes that can be made in judging others...the Susanna story with Daneil's fascinating defense of the innocent woman and condemnation of the "dirty old men" and Jesus' forgiveness of the woman caught in adultery.  How willing were the "authorities" to condemn these women to death, but in both cases, time, investigation and compassion allowed them to live.
In our own rush to judge, we might take heed from these stories to take time to investigate and most likely discover circumstances that might bring to light reasons for forgiveness.  We thus participate in God's limitless mercy
Bro. Rene