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How would you treat someone who once hurt you, even when they profess that they have repented? I imagine many of us would be suspicious of their intent. Some of us might not even allow them room to come close. Saul’s reputation as a persecutor of Christians preceded him. The believers in Jerusalem and the Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews) doubted the credibility of his claim to have repented and even tried to kill him. I cannot begin to imagine the fear that gripped the believers upon seeing the now ‘pretentious brother Saul’ and the depth of their hatred for this 'impostor.' Were there any redeeming qualities in this alleged repentant brother? These are some questions for you to ponder.

It is the Second Sunday of Easter and the last day in the Octave of Easter. Since April 30th, 2000, the Second Sunday of Easter has been reserved for the proclamation and celebration of the Mercy of God. We celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, in fidelity to the request Our Lord Jesus made to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska.