Gospel Note
Although the wording of v. 47a is ambiguous, read in light of the parable of the two creditors that precedes it (vv. 41-43), it is clear that the point of Luke's version of this incident is that the (unnamed) woman loved much because she had been forgiven, i.e., that love is a consequence of forgiveness rather than a pre-condition for it.
Liturgical Color
Green
Suggested Hymns
O God, O Lord Of Heaven And Earth
Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word
Almighty G…
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